Transportation Vehicle Air Detection And Augmentation System

ABSTRACT

A method is disclosed comprising drawing air into a robotic vapor device, exposing the drawn air to a sensor to detect one or more constituents in the drawn air, determining measurement data for the one or more constituents of the drawn air via the sensor, receiving a parameter from a transportation vehicle system, determining one or more vaporizable materials to vaporize based on the measurement data and the parameter, and dispensing a vapor comprised of the one or more vaporizable materials from the robotic vapor device.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATION

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No.62/175,799 filed Jun. 15, 2015, here incorporated by reference in itsentirety.

BACKGROUND

Supplying quality cabin air is of great concern to operators of aircraftor other sealed conveyances. The comfort and safety of the passengersand crew depends on it. While cabin air and ventilation systems can bequite complex and are built to demanding specifications, passengers ofaircraft or other conveyances still experience discomfort from cabin airespecially on long trips. Moreover, operators (e.g., the crew) ofaircraft or the like have no comprehensive way to determine cabin airquality in real time. Current control systems collect only rudimentarydata, such as temperature and in some cases humidity. However, manyother qualities may noticeably effect air quality in sealed spaces,including dust levels, odors, and toxic airborne chemicals. Moreover,operators of aircraft or other sealed spaces have no convenient way, orno way at all, to control which compound, or which mix of compounds, areemitted into an air space for air freshening, air treatment, comfort ofthe passengers, or for any other purpose.

It would be desirable, therefore, to develop new technologies for suchapplications, that overcomes these and other limitations of the priorart, and enhances the utility of air treatment and analysis equipmentfor aircraft and other sealed spaces used to transport or house people,animals or other living things.

SUMMARY

It is to be understood that both the following general description andthe following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory onlyand are not restrictive. In an aspect, an apparatus is disclosedcomprising an intake, configured to receive air from an area inproximity to the apparatus, a pump coupled to the intake, configured fordrawing the air into the apparatus via the intake, a sensor, coupled tothe pump, configured for detecting one or more constituents in the drawnair, a network access device configured for establishing a communicationsession with a transportation vehicle system, a processor, configuredfor, generating measurement data based on the detected one or moreconstituents, receiving a parameter from the transportation vehiclesystem via the network access device, and determining one or morevaporizable materials to vaporize based on the measurement data and theparameter, a vaporizer component, coupled to the processor, configuredfor vaporizing the one or more vaporizable materials to create a vapor,and a vapor output, coupled to the vaporizer component, configured forexpelling the vapor into the area around the apparatus.

In an aspect, a system is disclosed comprising a plurality of vapordevices, each vapor device disposed at a location within anenvironmental control system of a transportation vehicle, wherein eachof the plurality of vapor device can comprise a vaporizer component, asensor component, and a communication component, wherein the vaporizercomponent can be configured to vaporize one or more vaporizablematerials, the sensor component can be configured to generatemeasurement data representative of one or more constituents in air inproximity to the vapor device, and the communication component can beconfigured for receiving an instruction from the environmental controlsystem to vaporize the one or more vaporizable materials and theenvironmental control system, in communication with the plurality ofvapor devices, configured for, receiving the measurement data and fromeach of the plurality of vapor devices, determining one or morevaporizable materials to be vaporized by each of the plurality of vapordevices based on the measurement data and a parameter, and transmittingan instruction to each of the plurality of vapor devices to vaporize thedetermined one or more vaporizable materials. The plurality of vapordevices can be any vapor device as described herein or otherwise known.Each of the plurality of vaporizers can be located at a differentlocation in the transportation vehicle.

A method is disclosed comprising drawing air into a robotic vapordevice, exposing the drawn air to a sensor to detect one or moreconstituents in the drawn air, determining measurement data for the oneor more constituents of the drawn air via the sensor, receiving aparameter from a transportation vehicle system, determining one or morevaporizable materials to vaporize based on the measurement data and theparameter, and dispensing a vapor comprised of the one or morevaporizable materials from the robotic vapor device.

Additional advantages will be set forth in part in the description whichfollows or can be learned by practice. The advantages will be realizedand attained by means of the elements and combinations particularlypointed out in the appended claims. It is to be understood that both theforegoing general description and the following detailed description areexemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The features, nature, and advantages of the present disclosure willbecome more apparent from the detailed description set forth below whentaken in conjunction with the drawings, in which like referencecharacters are used to identify like elements correspondingly throughoutthe specification and drawings.

FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an exemplary robotic vapor device;

FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary vaporizer;

FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary vaporizer configured for vaporizing amixture of vaporizable material;

FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary vaporizer device;

FIG. 5 illustrates another exemplary vaporizer;

FIG. 6 illustrates another exemplary vaporizer;

FIG. 7 illustrates another exemplary vaporizer;

FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary vaporizer configured for filtering air;

FIG. 9 illustrates an interface of an exemplary electronic vapor device;

FIG. 10 illustrates another interface of an exemplary electronic vapordevice;

FIG. 11 illustrates several interfaces of an exemplary electronic vapordevice;

FIG. 12 illustrates an exemplary operating environment;

FIG. 13 illustrates another exemplary operating environment;

FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram illustrating aspects of a system and anair analyzer and air treatment apparatus;

FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram illustrating aspects of a system and anair analyzer and air treatment apparatus positioned in an airplane;

FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram illustrating alternative aspects of asystem and air analyzer and treatment apparatus capable of determiningthe presence or concentration of airborne constituents in an airspace,and providing a desired air treatment;

FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating aspects of an apparatus fordetermining the presence or concentration of airborne constituents in anairspace, and providing a desired air treatment;

FIG. 18 illustrates an exemplary method;

FIG. 19 illustrates an exemplary method;

FIG. 20 illustrates an exemplary method;

FIG. 21 illustrates an exemplary method; and

FIG. 22 illustrates an exemplary method.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Before the present methods and systems are disclosed and described, itis to be understood that the methods and systems are not limited tospecific methods, specific components, or to particular implementations.It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for thepurpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended tobe limiting.

As used in the specification and the appended claims, the singular forms“a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearlydictates otherwise. Ranges can be expressed herein as from “about” oneparticular value, and/or to “about” another particular value. When sucha range is expressed, another embodiment includes—from the oneparticular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, whenvalues are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent“about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms anotherembodiment. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each ofthe ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, andindependently of the other endpoint.

“Optional” or “optionally” means that the subsequently described eventor circumstance may or may not occur, and that the description includesinstances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where itdoes not.

Throughout the description and claims of this specification, the word“comprise” and variations of the word, such as “comprising” and“comprises,” means “including but not limited to,” and is not intendedto exclude, for example, other components, integers or steps.“Exemplary” means “an example of” and is not intended to convey anindication of a preferred or ideal embodiment. “Such as” is not used ina restrictive sense, but for explanatory purposes.

Disclosed are components that can be used to perform the disclosedmethods and systems. These and other components are disclosed herein,and it is understood that when combinations, subsets, interactions,groups, etc. of these components are disclosed that while specificreference of each various individual and collective combinations andpermutation of these may not be explicitly disclosed, each isspecifically contemplated and described herein, for all methods andsystems. This applies to all aspects of this application including, butnot limited to, steps in disclosed methods. Thus, if there are a varietyof additional steps that can be performed it is understood that each ofthese additional steps can be performed with any specific embodiment orcombination of embodiments of the disclosed methods.

The present methods and systems can be understood more readily byreference to the following detailed description of preferred embodimentsand the examples included therein and to the Figures and their previousand following description.

As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, the methods andsystems may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, anentirely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software andhardware aspects. Furthermore, the methods and systems may take the formof a computer program product on a computer-readable storage mediumhaving computer-readable program instructions (e.g., computer software)embodied in the storage medium. More particularly, the present methodsand systems may take the form of web-implemented computer software. Anysuitable computer-readable storage medium can be utilized including harddisks, CD-ROMs, optical storage devices, or magnetic storage devices.

Embodiments of the methods and systems are described below withreference to block diagrams and flowchart illustrations of methods,systems, apparatuses and computer program products. It will beunderstood that each block of the block diagrams and flowchartillustrations, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams andflowchart illustrations, respectively, can be implemented by computerprogram instructions. These computer program instructions can be loadedonto a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or otherprogrammable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such thatthe instructions which execute on the computer or other programmabledata processing apparatus create a means for implementing the functionsspecified in the flowchart block or blocks.

These computer program instructions may also be stored in acomputer-readable memory that can direct a computer or otherprogrammable data processing apparatus to function in a particularmanner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readablememory produce an article of manufacture including computer-readableinstructions for implementing the function specified in the flowchartblock or blocks. The computer program instructions may also be loadedonto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to causea series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or otherprogrammable apparatus to produce a computer-implemented process suchthat the instructions that execute on the computer or other programmableapparatus provide steps for implementing the functions specified in theflowchart block or blocks.

Accordingly, blocks of the block diagrams and flowchart illustrationssupport combinations of means for performing the specified functions,combinations of steps for performing the specified functions and programinstruction means for performing the specified functions. It will alsobe understood that each block of the block diagrams and flowchartillustrations, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams andflowchart illustrations, can be implemented by special purposehardware-based computer systems that perform the specified functions orsteps, or combinations of special purpose hardware and computerinstructions.

Various aspects are now described with reference to the drawings. In thefollowing description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specificdetails are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding ofone or more aspects. It can be evident, however, that the variousaspects can be practiced without these specific details. In otherinstances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagramform in order to facilitate describing these aspects.

While embodiments of the disclosure are directed to vaporizing devices,it should be appreciated that aspects of the technology can be adaptedby one of ordinary skill to nebulizing devices designed to produce aninhalable mist or aerosol.

The present disclosure relates to a system, apparatus, and method formeasuring airborne constituents in a transportation vehicle andaugmenting the air within the transportation vehicle according to themeasured airborne constituents.

In an aspect of the disclosure, an air analyzer and treatment systemthat can determine the presence or concentration of active compounds orsubstances of concern in an airspace, and can provide a desired airtreatment. The air analyzer and treatment system may include a suctionmechanism configured to draw an output from an air space. The suctionmechanism is in fluid communication with at least one of a gas testingassembly, an exhaust port to ambient air, or a network communicationdevice. The air analyzer and air treatment apparatus may further includea processor operatively coupled to at least one of the suctionmechanism, the gas testing assembly, or the network communicationdevice. Optionally, the suction mechanism may be configured to draw theair from the airspace through a personal vaporizer interposed between asuction inlet and the airspace.

When including the gas testing assembly, the processor may be furtherconfigured to receive measurement data from the gas testing assembly.The gas testing assembly may include at least one of a gas sensorcircuit, or a GC/MS assembly.

The processor may be configured to perform at least one of analyzing themeasurement data, sending the measurement data to a network node, orreceiving an analysis of the measurement data from the network node.Accordingly, the air analyzer and air treatment apparatus may furtherinclude a user interface port, wherein the processor is configured todetermine a material to be measured based on an input from the userinterface port. The user interface port may be configured to couple toat least one of a vaporizer or a mobile computing device. The processormay be configured to activate a gas or vapor sensor circuit based on thematerial to be measured.

In an aspect, the suction mechanism further comprises at least one of avariable stroke piston, variable stroke bellows, or a gas pump. Themechanism may further be configured to draw air or vapor at a variablerate. For example, the suction mechanism may be configured to draw airinto an interior volume at a rate controlled at least in part by theprocessor.

The air analyzer and air treatment apparatus may include at least one ofan internal vaporizer or a control coupling to a detachable vaporizer.The processor may be configured to control vapor output of at least oneof the internal vaporizer or the detachable vaporizer.

In an aspect, the processor may be configured to control the vaporoutput for a defined vapor concentration target in a confined space.Thus, the air analyzer and air treatment apparatus may be used as avapor dispensing device for a room or confined space. Accordingly, theprocessor may be configured to control the vapor output based on atleast one of a default setting, a remote authorized order, currentmeasurement data, archived measurement data, system rules, or a customformulation of multiple vaporizable materials.

In addition, the processor may be operatively coupled to at least one ofa chemical sensor or an air supplementing component. The processor maybe configured to perform at least one of measuring or distributing anairborne constituent in a transportation vehicle. The processor may beconfigured to measure or distribute the airborne constituent based on atleast one of an input received from the transportation vehicle, aparameter of the transportation vehicle, or a parameter of the travel ofthe transportation vehicle. The processor may be configured to measureor distribute the airborne constituent based on a default setting.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic robotic vapordevice 100 as described herein. The electronic robotic vapor device 100can be, for example, an e-cigarette, an e-cigar, an electronic vapordevice, a hybrid electronic communication handset coupled/integratedvapor device, a robotic vapor device, a modified vapor device “mod,” amicro-sized electronic vapor device, and the like. The robotic vapordevice 100 can comprise any suitable housing for enclosing andprotecting the various components disclosed herein. The robotic vapordevice 100 can comprise a processor 102. The processor 102 can be, orcan comprise, any suitable microprocessor or microcontroller, forexample, a low-power application-specific controller (ASIC) and/or afield programmable gate array (FPGA) designed or programmed specificallyfor the task of controlling a device as described herein, or a generalpurpose central processing unit (CPU), for example, one based on 80×86architecture as designed by Intel™ or AMD™, or a system-on-a-chip asdesigned by ARM™. The processor 102 can be coupled (e.g.,communicatively, operatively, etc. . . . ) to auxiliary devices ormodules of the robotic vapor device 100 using a bus or other coupling.The robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a power supply 120. The powersupply 120 can comprise one or more batteries and/or other power storagedevice (e.g., capacitor) and/or a port for connecting to an externalpower supply. For example, an external power supply can supply power tothe robotic vapor device 100 and a battery can store at least a portionof the supplied power. The one or more batteries can be rechargeable.The one or more batteries can comprise a lithium-ion battery (includingthin film lithium ion batteries), a lithium ion polymer battery, anickel-cadmium battery, a nickel metal hydride battery, a lead-acidbattery, combinations thereof, and the like.

The robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a memory device 104 coupled tothe processor 102. The memory device 104 can comprise a random accessmemory (RAM) configured for storing program instructions and data forexecution or processing by the processor 102 during control of therobotic vapor device 100. When the robotic vapor device 100 is poweredoff or in an inactive state, program instructions and data can be storedin a long-term memory, for example, a non-volatile magnetic optical, orelectronic memory storage device (not shown). Either or both of the RAMor the long-term memory can comprise a non-transitory computer-readablemedium storing program instructions that, when executed by the processor102, cause the robotic vapor device 100 to perform all or part of one ormore methods and/or operations described herein. Program instructionscan be written in any suitable high-level language, for example, C, C++,C# or the Java™, and compiled to produce machine-language code forexecution by the processor 102.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a network accessdevice 106 allowing the robotic vapor device 100 to be coupled to one ormore ancillary devices (not shown) such as via an access point (notshown) of a wireless telephone network, local area network, or othercoupling to a wide area network, for example, the Internet. In thatregard, the processor 102 can be configured to share data with the oneor more ancillary devices via the network access device 106. The shareddata can comprise, for example, usage data and/or operational data ofthe robotic vapor device 100, a status of the robotic vapor device 100,a status and/or operating condition of one or more the components of therobotic vapor device 100, text to be used in a message, a product order,payment information, and/or any other data. Similarly, the processor 102can be configured to receive control instructions from the one or moreancillary devices via the network access device 106. For example, aconfiguration of the robotic vapor device 100, an operation of therobotic vapor device 100, and/or other settings of the robotic vapordevice 100, can be controlled by the one or more ancillary devices viathe network access device 106. For example, an ancillary device cancomprise a server that can provide various services and anotherancillary device can comprise a smartphone for controlling operation ofthe robotic vapor device 100. In some aspects, the smartphone or anotherancillary device can be used as a primary input/output of the roboticvapor device 100 such that data is received by the robotic vapor device100 from the server, transmitted to the smartphone, and output on adisplay of the smartphone. In an aspect, data transmitted to theancillary device can comprise a mixture of vaporizable material and/orinstructions to release vapor. For example, the robotic vapor device 100can be configured to determine a need for the release of vapor into theatmosphere. The robotic vapor device 100 can provide instructions viathe network access device 106 to an ancillary device (e.g., anothervapor device) to release vapor into the atmosphere.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can also comprise aninput/output device 112 coupled to one or more of the processor 102, thevaporizer 108, the network access device 106, and/or any otherelectronic component of the robotic vapor device 100. Input can bereceived from a user or another device and/or output can be provided toa user or another device via the input/output device 112. Theinput/output device 112 can comprise any combinations of input and/oroutput devices such as buttons, knobs, keyboards, touchscreens,displays, light-emitting elements, a speaker, and/or the like. In anaspect, the input/output device 112 can comprise an interface port (notshown) such as a wired interface, for example a serial port, a UniversalSerial Bus (USB) port, an Ethernet port, or other suitable wiredconnection. The input/output device 112 can comprise a wirelessinterface (not shown), for example a transceiver using any suitablewireless protocol, for example WiFi (IEEE 802.11), Bluetooth®, infrared,or other wireless standard. For example, the input/output device 112 cancommunicate with a smartphone via Bluetooth® such that the inputs andoutputs of the smartphone can be used by the user to interface with therobotic vapor device 100. In an aspect, the input/output device 112 cancomprise a user interface. The user interface user interface cancomprise at least one of lighted signal lights, gauges, boxes, forms,check marks, avatars, visual images, graphic designs, lists, activecalibrations or calculations, 2D interactive fractal designs, 3D fractaldesigns, 2D and/or 3D representations of vapor devices and otherinterface system functions.

In an aspect, the input/output device 112 can be coupled to an adaptordevice to receive power and/or send/receive data signals from anelectronic device. For example, the input/output device 112 can beconfigured to receive power from the adaptor device and provide thepower to the power supply 120 to recharge one or more batteries. Theinput/output device 112 can exchange data signals received from theadaptor device with the processor 102 to cause the processor to executeone or more functions.

In an aspect, the input/output device 112 can comprise a touchscreeninterface and/or a biometric interface. For example, the input/outputdevice 112 can include controls that allow the user to interact with andinput information and commands to the robotic vapor device 100. Forexample, with respect to the embodiments described herein, theinput/output device 112 can comprise a touch screen display. Theinput/output device 112 can be configured to provide the content of theexemplary screen shots shown herein, which are presented to the user viathe functionality of a display. User inputs to the touch screen displayare processed by, for example, the input/output device 112 and/or theprocessor 102. The input/output device 112 can also be configured toprocess new content and communications to the system 100. The touchscreen display can provide controls and menu selections, and processcommands and requests. Application and content objects can be providedby the touch screen display. The input/output device 112 and/or theprocessor 102 can receive and interpret commands and other inputs,interface with the other components of the robotic vapor device 100 asrequired. In an aspect, the touch screen display can enable a user tolock, unlock, or partially unlock or lock, the robotic vapor device 100.The robotic vapor device 100 can be transitioned from an idle and lockedstate into an open state by, for example, moving or dragging an icon onthe screen of the robotic vapor device 100, entering in apassword/passcode, and the like. The input/output device 112 can thusdisplay information to a user such as a puff count, an amount ofvaporizable material remaining in the container 110, battery remaining,signal strength, combinations thereof, and the like.

In an aspect, the input/output device 112 can comprise an audio userinterface. A microphone can be configured to receive audio signals andrelay the audio signals to the input/output device 112. The audio userinterface can be any interface that is responsive to voice or otheraudio commands. The audio user interface can be configured to cause anaction, activate a function, etc, by the robotic vapor device 100 (oranother device) based on a received voice (or other audio) command. Theaudio user interface can be deployed directly on the robotic vapordevice 100 and/or via other electronic devices (e.g., electroniccommunication devices such as a smartphone, a smart watch, a tablet, alaptop, a dedicated audio user interface device, and the like). Theaudio user interface can be used to control the functionality of therobotic vapor device 100. Such functionality can comprise, but is notlimited to, custom mixing of vaporizable material (e.g., eLiquids)and/or ordering custom made eLiquid combinations via an eCommerceservice (e.g., specifications of a user's custom flavor mix can betransmitted to an eCommerce service, so that an eLiquid provider can mixa custom eLiquid cartridge for the user). The user can then reorder thecustom flavor mix anytime or even send it to friends as a present, allvia the audio user interface. The user can also send via voice command amixing recipe to other users. The other users can utilize the mixingrecipe (e.g., via an electronic vapor device having multiple chambersfor eLiquid) to sample the same mix via an auto-order to the otherusers' devices to create the received mixing recipe. A custom mix can begiven a title by a user and/or can be defined by parts (e.g., one partliquid A and two parts liquid B). The audio user interface can also beutilized to create and send a custom message to other users, to joineVapor clubs, to receive eVapor chart information, and to conduct a widerange of social networking, location services and eCommerce activities.The audio user interface can be secured via a password (e.g., audiopassword) which features at least one of tone recognition, other voicequality recognition and, in one aspect, can utilize at least one specialcadence as part of the audio password.

The input/output device 112 can be configured to interface with otherdevices, for example, exercise equipment, computing equipment,communications devices and/or other vapor devices, for example, via aphysical or wireless connection. The input/output device 112 can thusexchange data with the other equipment. A user may sync their roboticvapor device 100 to other devices, via programming attributes such asmutual dynamic link library (DLL) ‘hooks’. This enables a smoothexchange of data between devices, as can a web interface betweendevices. The input/output device 112 can be used to upload one or moreprofiles to the other devices. Using exercise equipment as an example,the one or more profiles can comprise data such as workout routine data(e.g., timing, distance, settings, heart rate, etc. . . . ) and vapingdata (e.g., eLiquid mixture recipes, supplements, vaping timing, etc. .. . ). Data from usage of previous exercise sessions can be archived andshared with new electronic vapor devices and/or new exercise equipmentso that history and preferences may remain continuous and provide forsimplified device settings, default settings, and recommended settingsbased upon the synthesis of current and archival data.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a vaporizer 108.The vaporizer 108 can be coupled to one or more containers 110. Each ofthe one or more containers 110 can be configured to hold one or morevaporizable or non-vaporizable materials. The vaporizer 108 can receivethe one or more vaporizable or non-vaporizable materials from the one ormore containers 110 and heat the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials until the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials achieve a vapor state. In various embodiments,instead of heating the one or more vaporizable or non-vaporizablematerials, the vaporizer 108 can nebulize or otherwise cause the one ormore vaporizable or non-vaporizable materials in the one or morecontainers 110 to reduce in size into particulates. In variousembodiments, the one or more containers 110 can comprise a compressedliquid that can be released to the vaporizer 108 via a valve or anothermechanism. In various embodiments, the one or more containers 110 cancomprise a wick (not shown) through which the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials is drawn to the vaporizer 108. The one or morecontainers 110 can be made of any suitable structural material, such as,an organic polymer, metal, ceramic, composite, or glass material. In anaspect, the vaporizable material can comprise one or more of, aPropylene Glycol (PG) based liquid, a Vegetable Glycerin (VG) basedliquid, a water based liquid, combinations thereof, and the like. In anaspect, the vaporizable material can comprise Tetrahydrocannabinol(THC), Cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN), combinations thereof, andthe like. In a further aspect, the vaporizable material can comprise anextract from duboisia hopwoodii.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a mixing element122. The mixing element 122 can be coupled to the processor 102 toreceive one or more control signals. The one or more control signals caninstruct the mixing element 122 to withdraw specific amounts of fluidfrom the one or more containers 110. The mixing element can, in responseto a control signal from the processor 102, withdraw select quantitiesof vaporizable material in order to create a customized mixture ofdifferent types of vaporizable material. The liquid withdrawn by themixing element 122 can be provided to the vaporizer 108.

The robotic vapor device 100 may include a plurality of valves, whereina respective one of the valves is interposed between the vaporizer 108and a corresponding one of outlet 114 and/or outlet 124 (e.g., one ormore inlets of flexible tubes). Each of the valves may control a flowrate through a respective one of the flexible tubes. For example, eachof the plurality of valves may include a lumen of adjustable effectivediameter for controlling a rate of vapor flow there through. Theassembly may include an actuator, for example a motor, configured toindependently adjust respective ones of the valves under control of theprocessor. The actuator may include a handle or the like to permitmanual valve adjustment by the user. The motor or actuator can becoupled to a uniform flange or rotating spindle coupled to the valvesand configured for controlling the flow of vapor through each of thevalves. Each of the valves can be adjusted so that each of the flexibletubes accommodate the same (equal) rate of vapor flow, or differentrates of flow. The processor 102 can be configured to determine settingsfor the respective ones of the valves each based on at least one of: aselected user preference or an amount of suction applied to acorresponding one of the flexible tubes. A user preference can bedetermined by the processor 102 based on a user input, which can beelectrical or mechanical. An electrical input can be provided, forexample, by a touchscreen, keypad, switch, or potentiometer (e.g., theinput/output 112). A mechanical input can be provided, for example, byapplying suction to a mouthpiece of a tube, turning a valve handle, ormoving a gate piece.

The robotic vapor device 100 may further include at least onelight-emitting element positioned on or near each of the outlet 114and/or the outlet 124 (e.g., flexible tubes) and configured toilluminate in response to suction applied to the outlet 114 and/or theoutlet 124. At least one of an intensity of illumination or a pattern ofalternating between an illuminated state and a non-illuminated state canbe adjusted based on an amount of suction. One or more of the at leastone light-emitting element, or another light-emitting element, mayilluminate based on an amount of vaporizable material available. Forexample, at least one of an intensity of illumination or a pattern ofalternating between an illuminated state and a non-illuminated state canbe adjusted based on an amount of the vaporizable material within therobotic vapor device 100. In some aspects, the robotic vapor device 100may include at least two light-emitting elements positioned on each ofthe outlet 114 and/or the outlet 124. Each of the at least twolight-emitting elements may include a first light-emitting element andan outer light-emitting element positioned nearer the end of the outlet114 and/or the outlet 124 than the first light-emitting element.Illumination of the at least two light-emitting elements may indicate adirection of a flow of vapor.

In an aspect, input from the input/output device 112 can be used by theprocessor 102 to cause the vaporizer 108 to vaporize the one or morevaporizable or non-vaporizable materials. For example, a user candepress a button, causing the vaporizer 108 to start vaporizing the oneor more vaporizable or non-vaporizable materials. A user can then drawon an outlet 114 to inhale the vapor. In various aspects, the processor102 can control vapor production and flow to the outlet 114 based ondata detected by a flow sensor 116. For example, as a user draws on theoutlet 114, the flow sensor 116 can detect the resultant pressure andprovide a signal to the processor 102. In response, the processor 102can cause the vaporizer 108 to begin vaporizing the one or morevaporizable or non-vaporizable materials, terminate vaporizing the oneor more vaporizable or non-vaporizable materials, and/or otherwiseadjust a rate of vaporization of the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials. In another aspect, the vapor can exit therobotic vapor device 100 through an outlet 124. The outlet 124 differsfrom the outlet 114 in that the outlet 124 can be configured todistribute the vapor into the local atmosphere, rather than beinginhaled by a user. In an aspect, vapor exiting the outlet 124 can be atleast one of aromatic, medicinal, recreational, and/or wellness related.In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise any number ofoutlets. In an aspect, the outlet 114 and/or the outlet 124 can compriseat least one flexible tube. For example, a lumen of the at least oneflexible tube can be in fluid communication with one or more components(e.g., a first container) of the robotic vapor device 100 to providevapor to a user. In more detailed aspects, the at least one flexibletube may include at least two flexible tubes. Accordingly, the roboticvapor device 100 may further include a second container configured toreceive a second vaporizable material such that a first flexible tubecan receive vapor from the first vaporizable material and a secondflexible tube receive vapor from the second vaporizable material. Forexample, the at least two flexible tubes can be in fluid communicationwith the first container and with second container. The robotic vapordevice 100 may include an electrical or mechanical sensor configured tosense a pressure level, and therefore suction, in an interior of theflexible tube. Application of suction may activate the robotic vapordevice 100 and cause vapor to flow.

In another aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise apiezoelectric dispersing element. In some aspects, the piezoelectricdispersing element can be charged by a battery, and can be driven by aprocessor on a circuit board. The circuit board can be produced using apolyimide such as Kapton, or other suitable material. The piezoelectricdispersing element can comprise a thin metal disc which causesdispersion of the fluid fed into the dispersing element via the wick orother soaked piece of organic material through vibration. Once incontact with the piezoelectric dispersing element, the vaporizablematerial (e.g., fluid) can be vaporized (e.g., turned into vapor ormist) and the vapor can be dispersed via a system pump and/or a suckingaction of the user. In some aspects, the piezoelectric dispersingelement can cause dispersion of the vaporizable material by producingultrasonic vibrations. An electric field applied to a piezoelectricmaterial within the piezoelectric element can cause ultrasonic expansionand contraction of the piezoelectric material, resulting in ultrasonicvibrations to the disc. The ultrasonic vibrations can cause thevaporizable material to disperse, thus forming a vapor or mist from thevaporizable material.

In some aspects, the connection between a power supply and thepiezoelectric dispersing element can be facilitated using one or moreconductive coils. The conductive coils can provide an ultrasonic powerinput to the piezoelectric dispersing element. For example, the signalcarried by the coil can have a frequency of approximately 107.8 kHz. Insome aspects, the piezoelectric dispersing element can comprise apiezoelectric dispersing element that can receive the ultrasonic signaltransmitted from the power supply through the coils, and can causevaporization of the vaporizable liquid by producing ultrasonicvibrations. An ultrasonic electric field applied to a piezoelectricmaterial within the piezoelectric element causes ultrasonic expansionand contraction of the piezoelectric material, resulting in ultrasonicvibrations according to the frequency of the signal. The vaporizableliquid can be vibrated by the ultrasonic energy produced by thepiezoelectric dispersing element, thus causing dispersal and/oratomization of the liquid. In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100can be configured to permit a user to select between using a heatingelement of the vaporizer 108 or the piezoelectric dispersing element. Inanother aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can be configured to permita user to utilize both a heating element of the vaporizer 108 and thepiezoelectric dispersing element.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a heating casing126. The heating casing 126 can enclose one or more of the container110, the vaporizer 108, and/or the outlet 114. In a further aspect, theheating casing 126 can enclose one or more components that make up thecontainer 110, the vaporizer 108, and/or the outlet 114. The heatingcasing 126 can be made of ceramic, metal, and/or porcelain. The heatingcasing 126 can have varying thickness. In an aspect, the heating casing126 can be coupled to the power supply 120 to receive power to heat theheating casing 126. In another aspect, the heating casing 126 can becoupled to the vaporizer 108 to heat the heating casing 126. In anotheraspect, the heating casing 126 can serve an insulation role.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a filtrationelement 128. The filtration element 128 can be configured to remove(e.g., filter, purify, etc) contaminants from air entering the roboticvapor device 100. The filtration element 128 can optionally comprise afan 130 to assist in delivering air to the filtration element 128. Therobotic vapor device 100 can be configured to intake air into thefiltration element 128, filter the air, and pass the filtered air to thevaporizer 108 for use in vaporizing the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials. In another aspect, the robotic vapor device100 can be configured to intake air into the filtration element 128,filter the air, and bypass the vaporizer 108 by passing the filtered airdirectly to the outlet 114 for inhalation by a user.

In an aspect, the filtration element 128 can comprise cotton, polymer,wool, satin, meta materials and the like. The filtration element 128 cancomprise a filter material that at least one airborne particle and/orundesired gas by a mechanical mechanism, an electrical mechanism, and/ora chemical mechanism. The filter material can comprise one or morepieces of a filter fabric that can filter out one or more airborneparticles and/or gasses. The filter fabric can be a woven and/ornon-woven material. The filter fabric can be made from natural fibers(e.g., cotton, wool, etc.) and/or from synthetic fibers (e.g.,polyester, nylon, polypropylene, etc.). The thickness of the filterfabric can be varied depending on the desired filter efficiencies and/orthe region of the apparel where the filter fabric is to be used. Thefilter fabric can be designed to filter airborne particles and/or gassesby mechanical mechanisms (e.g., weave density), by electrical mechanisms(e.g., charged fibers, charged metals, etc.), and/or by chemicalmechanisms (e.g., absorptive charcoal particles, adsorptive materials,etc.). In as aspect, the filter material can comprise electricallycharged fibers such as, but not limited to, FILTRETE by 3M. In anotheraspect, the filter material can comprise a high density material similarto material used for medical masks which are used by medical personnelin doctors' offices, hospitals, and the like. In an aspect, the filtermaterial can be treated with an anti-bacterial solution and/or otherwisemade from anti-bacterial materials. In another aspect, the filtrationelement 128 can comprise electrostatic plates, ultraviolet light, a HEPAfilter, combinations thereof, and the like.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a coolingelement 132. The cooling element 132 can be configured to cool vaporexiting the vaporizer 108 prior to passing through the outlet 114. Thecooling element 132 can cool vapor by utilizing air or space within therobotic vapor device 100. The air used by the cooling element 132 can beeither static (existing in the robotic vapor device 100) or drawn intoan intake and through the cooling element 132 and the robotic vapordevice 100. The intake can comprise various pumping, pressure, fan, orother intake systems for drawing air into the cooling element 132. In anaspect, the cooling element 132 can reside separately or can beintegrated the vaporizer 108. The cooling element 132 can be a singlecooled electronic element within a tube or space and/or the coolingelement 132 can be configured as a series of coils or as a grid likestructure. The materials for the cooling element 132 can be metal,liquid, polymer, natural substance, synthetic substance, air, or anycombination thereof. The cooling element 132 can be powered by the powersupply 120, by a separate battery (not shown), or other power source(not shown) including the use of excess heat energy created by thevaporizer 108 being converted to energy used for cooling by virtue of asmall turbine or pressure system to convert the energy. Heatdifferentials between the vaporizer 108 and the cooling element 132 canalso be converted to energy utilizing commonly known geothermal energyprinciples.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a magneticelement 134. For example, the magnetic element 134 can comprise anelectromagnet, a ceramic magnet, a ferrite magnet, and/or the like. Themagnetic element 134 can be configured to apply a magnetic field to airas it is brought into the robotic vapor device 100, in the vaporizer108, and/or as vapor exits the outlet 114.

The input/output device 112 can be used to select whether vapor exitingthe outlet 114 should be cooled or not cooled and/or heated or notheated and/or magnetized or not magnetized. For example, a user can usethe input/output device 112 to selectively cool vapor at times and notcool vapor at other times. The user can use the input/output device 112to selectively heat vapor at times and not heat vapor at other times.The user can use the input/output device 112 to selectively magnetizevapor at times and not magnetize vapor at other times. The user canfurther use the input/output device 112 to select a desired smoothness,temperature, and/or range of temperatures. The user can adjust thetemperature of the vapor by selecting or clicking on a clickable settingon a part of the robotic vapor device 100. The user can use, forexample, a graphical user interface (GUI) or a mechanical input enabledby virtue of clicking a rotational mechanism at either end of therobotic vapor device 100.

In an aspect, cooling control can be set within the robotic vapor device100 settings via the processor 102 and system software (e.g., dynamiclinked libraries). The memory 104 can store settings. Suggestions andremote settings can be communicated to and/or from the robotic vapordevice 100 via the input/output device 112 and/or the network accessdevice 106. Cooling of the vapor can be set and calibrated betweenheating and cooling mechanisms to what is deemed an ideal temperature bythe manufacturer of the robotic vapor device 100 for the vaporizablematerial. For example, a temperature can be set such that resultantvapor delivers the coolest feeling to the average user but does notpresent any health risk to the user by virtue of the vapor being toocold, including the potential for rapid expansion of cooled vapor withinthe lungs and the damaging of tissue by vapor which has been cooled to atemperature which may cause frostbite like symptoms.

In another aspect, the fan 130 can comprise one or more fans. Forexample, the fan 130 can comprise a fan configured to expel air/vaporfrom the robotic vapor device 100 and a fan configured to intake airinto the robotic vapor device 100. In an aspect, the robotic vapordevice 100 can be configured to receive air, smoke, vapor or othermaterial and analyze the contents of the air, smoke, vapor or othermaterial using one or more sensors 136 in order to at least one ofanalyze, classify, compare, validate, refute, and/or catalogue the same.A result of the analysis can be, for example, an identification of atleast one of medical, recreational, homeopathic, olfactory elements,spices, other cooking ingredients, ingredients analysis from foodproducts, fuel analysis, pharmaceutical analysis, genetic modificationtesting analysis, dating, fossil and/or relic analysis and the like. Therobotic vapor device 100 can pass utilize, for example, massspectrometry, PH testing, genetic testing, particle and/or cellulartesting, sensor based testing and other diagnostic and wellness testingeither via locally available components or by transmitting data to aremote system for analysis.

In an aspect, a user can create a custom scent by using the roboticvapor device 100 to intake air elements, where the robotic vapor device100 (or third-party networked device) analyzes the olfactory elementsand/or biological elements within the sample and then formulates areplica scent within the robotic vapor device 100 (or third-partynetworked device) that can be accessed by the user instantly, at a laterdate, with the ability to purchase this custom scent from a networkede-commerce portal.

The robotic vapor device 100 can comprise an intake 138. The intake 138can be receptacle for receiving air from an area surrounding the intake138. In another aspect, the intake can be a receptacle for receiving atleast a portion of a detachable vaporizer. In an aspect, the intake 138can form an airtight seal with a detachable vaporizer. In anotheraspect, the intake 138 can form a non-airtight seal with a detachablevaporizer. The robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a pump 140 (orother similar suction mechanism) coupled to the intake 138. The pump 140can be configured to draw air from an area surrounding the intake 138.In an aspect, one or more fan 130 can be configured to assist the pump140 in drawing air into the robotic vapor device 100.

Air drawn in by the pump 140 through the intake 138 can be passed to ananalysis chamber 141. The analysis chamber 141 can be a receptaclewithin the robotic vapor device 100 configured for holding the drawn airand for exposing the air to one or more sensors 136 in order to at leastone of analyze, classify, compare, validate, refute, and/or cataloguethe same. A result of the analysis can be, for example, a performanceindicator for a detachable vaporizer (any measure indicative of whethera detachable vaporizer is performing as expected), an identification ofat least one of medical, recreational, homeopathic, olfactory elements,spices, other cooking ingredients, ingredients analysis from foodproducts, fuel analysis, pharmaceutical analysis, and the like. Therobotic vapor device 100 can utilize, for example, mass spectrometry,gas chromatography, PH testing, particle and/or cellular testing, sensorbased testing and other diagnostic and wellness testing either vialocally available components or by transmitting data to a remote systemfor analysis. The mass spectrometry and/or gas chromatography systemsdisclosed herein can be implemented in a compact form factor, as isknown in the art. Mass spectrometry is an analytical chemistry techniquethat identifies an amount and type of chemicals present in a sample bymeasuring the mass-to-charge ratio and abundance of gas-phase ions. Amass spectrum (plural spectra) is a plot of the ion signal as a functionof the mass-to-charge ratio. The spectra are used to determine theelemental or isotopic signature of a sample, the masses of particles andof molecules, and to elucidate the chemical structures of molecules,such as peptides and other chemical compounds. Mass spectrometry worksby ionizing chemical compounds to generate charged molecules or moleculefragments and measuring their mass-to-charge ratios.

In a typical mass spectrometry procedure, a sample of the drawn air, isionized, for example by bombarding the air/vapor with electrons. Thiscan cause some of the sample's molecules to break into chargedfragments. These ions are then separated according to theirmass-to-charge ratio, typically by accelerating them and subjecting themto an electric or magnetic field: ions of the same mass-to-charge ratiowill undergo the same amount of deflection. The ions are detected by amechanism capable of detecting charged particles, such as an electronmultiplier. Results are displayed as spectra of the relative abundanceof detected ions as a function of the mass-to-charge ratio. The atoms ormolecules in the sample can be identified by correlating known masses tothe identified masses stored on the memory device 104 or through acharacteristic fragmentation pattern. Thus, a composition of the drawnair can be determined.

In another aspect, nanosensor technology using nanostructures: singlewalled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs), combined with a silicon-basedmicrofabrication and micromachining process can be used. This technologyprovides a sensor array that can accommodate different nanostructuresfor specific applications with the advantages of high sensitivity, lowpower consumption, compactness, high yield and low cost. This platformprovides an array of sensing elements for chemical detection. Eachsensor in the array can comprise a nanostructure—chosen from manydifferent categories of sensing material—and an interdigitated electrode(IDE) as a transducer. It is one type of electrochemical sensor thatimplies the transfer of charge from one electrode to another. This meansthat at least two electrodes constitute an electrochemical cell to forma closed electrical circuit. Due to the interaction between nanotubedevices and gas molecules, the electron configuration is changed in thenanostructured sensing device, therefore, the changes in the electronicsignal such as current or voltage were observed before and during theexposure of gas species (such as NO 2, NH 3, etc.). By measuring theconductivity change of the CNT device, the concentration of the chemicalspecies, such as gas molecules in the air/vapor drawn from the roboticvapor device 100, can be measured.

In another aspect, the one or more sensors 136 can comprise one or moreof, a biochemical/chemical sensor, a thermal sensor, a radiation sensor,a mechanical sensor, an optical sensor, a mechanical sensor, a magneticsensor, an electrical sensor, combinations thereof and the like. Thebiochemical/chemical sensor can be configured to detect one or morebiochemical/chemicals causing a negative environmental condition suchas, but not limited to, smoke, a vapor, a gas, a liquid, a solid, anodor, combinations thereof, and/or the like. The biochemical/chemicalsensor can comprise one or more of a mass spectrometer, aconducting/nonconducting regions sensor, a SAW sensor, a quartzmicrobalance sensor, a conductive composite sensor, a chemiresitor, ametal oxide gas sensor, an organic gas sensor, a MOSFET, a piezoelectricdevice, an infrared sensor, a sintered metal oxide sensor, a Pd-gateMOSFET, a metal FET structure, a electrochemical cell, a conductingpolymer sensor, a catalytic gas sensor, an organic semiconducting gassensor, a solid electrolyte gas sensors, a piezoelectric quartz crystalsensor, and/or combinations thereof.

A semiconductor sensor can be configured to detect gases by a chemicalreaction that takes place when the gas comes in direct contact with thesensor. Tin dioxide is the most common material used in semiconductorsensors, and the electrical resistance in the sensor is decreased whenit comes in contact with the monitored gas. The resistance of the tindioxide is typically around 50 kΩ in air but can drop to around 3.5 kΩin the presence of 1% methane. This change in resistance is used tocalculate the gas concentration. Semiconductor sensors can be commonlyused to detect hydrogen, oxygen, alcohol vapor, and harmful gases suchas carbon monoxide. A semiconductor sensors can be used as a carbonmonoxide sensors. A semiconductor sensor can be used as a breathalyzers.Because the sensor must come in contact with the gas to detect it,semiconductor sensors work over a smaller distance than infrared pointor ultrasonic detectors.

The thermal sensor can be configured to detect temperature, heat, heatflow, entropy, heat capacity, combinations thereof, and the like.Exemplary thermal sensors include, but are not limited to,thermocouples, such as a semiconducting thermocouples, noisethermometry, thermoswitches, thermistors, metal thermoresistors,semiconducting thermoresistors, thermodiodes, thermotransistors,calorimeters, thermometers, indicators, and fiber optics.

The radiation sensor can be configured to detect gamma rays, X-rays,ultra-violet rays, visible, infrared, microwaves and radio waves.Exemplary radiation sensors include, but are not limited to, nuclearradiation microsensors, such as scintillation counters and solid statedetectors, ultra-violet, visible and near infrared radiationmicrosensors, such as photoconductive cells, photodiodes,phototransistors, infrared radiation microsensors, such asphotoconductive IR sensors and pyroelectric sensors.

The optical sensor can be configured to detect visible, near infrared,and infrared waves. The mechanical sensor can be configured to detectdisplacement, velocity, acceleration, force, torque, pressure, mass,flow, acoustic wavelength, and amplitude. Exemplary mechanical sensorsinclude, but are not limited to, displacement microsensors, capacitiveand inductive displacement sensors, optical displacement sensors,ultrasonic displacement sensors, pyroelectric, velocity and flowmicrosensors, transistor flow microsensors, acceleration microsensors,piezoresistive microaccelerometers, force, pressure and strainmicrosensors, and piezoelectric crystal sensors. The magnetic sensor canbe configured to detect magnetic field, flux, magnetic moment,magnetization, and magnetic permeability. The electrical sensor can beconfigured to detect charge, current, voltage, resistance, conductance,capacitance, inductance, dielectric permittivity, polarization andfrequency.

Upon sensing a condition of the air/vapor in the analysis chamber 141,the one or more sensors 136 can provide data to the processor 102 todetermine the nature of the condition and to generate/transmit one ormore notifications based on the condition. The one or more notificationscan be deployed to a detachable vaporizer, to a user's wireless device,a remote computing device, and/or synced accounts. For example, thenetwork device access device 106 can be used to transmit the one or morenotifications directly (e.g., via Bluetooth®) to a user's smartphone toprovide information to the user. In another aspect, the network accessdevice 106 can be used to transmit sensed information and/or the one ormore alerts to a remote server for use in syncing one or more otherdevices used by the user (e.g., other vapor devices, other electronicdevices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc. . . . ). In another aspect,the one or more alerts can be provided to the user of the robotic vapordevice 100 via vibrations, audio, colors, and the like deployed from themask, for example through the input/output device 112. The input/outputdevice 112 can comprise one or more LED's of various colors to providevisual information to the user. In another example, the input/outputdevice 112 can comprise one or more speakers that can provide audioinformation to the user. For example, various patterns of beeps, sounds,and/or voice recordings can be utilized to provide the audio informationto the user. In another example, the input/output device 112 cancomprise an LCD screen/touchscreen that provides a summary and/ordetailed information regarding the condition and/or the one or morenotifications.

In another aspect, upon sensing a condition, the one or more sensors 136can provide data to the processor 102 to determine the nature of thecondition and to provide a recommendation for mitigating the condition.Mitigating the conditions can comprise, for example, adjusting one ormore operational parameters of a detachable vaporizer and/or thevaporizer 108 (e.g., temperature of vaporization, quantity of one ormore vaporizable materials vaporized, etc. . . . ). The processor 102can access a database stored in the memory device 104 to make such adetermination or the network device 106 can be used to requestinformation from a server to verify the sensor findings. In an aspect,the server can provide an analysis service to the robotic vapor device100. For example, the server can analyze data sent by the robotic vapordevice 100 based on a reading from the one or more sensors 136. Theserver can determine and transmit one or more recommendations to therobotic vapor device 100 to mitigate the sensed condition. The roboticvapor device 100 can use the one or more recommendations to transmit oneor more commands to a detachable vaporizer and/or the vaporizer 108 toreconfigure operation of the vaporizer 108.

In an aspect, the processor 102 (or a remote computing device) cangenerate an analysis result based on data generated by the one or moresensors 136 and/or the processor 102. The analysis result can relate toa blood alcohol level, a blood sugar level, a carbon dioxide level, avolatile organic compound (VOC) level, a chemical signature for adisease, a methane level, a hydrogen level, combinations thereof, andthe like. The analysis result can be displayed on a screen of the breathanalysis apparatus 100. In another aspect, the analysis result can bedisplayed on a screen of an electronic device in communication with thebreath analysis apparatus 100. For example, an electronic device canestablish a communication session with the breath analysis apparatus 100whereby data can be exchanged and the electronic device can provide auser interface that can control one or more functions of the breathanalysis apparatus 100 and/or display data received from the breathanalysis apparatus 100.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a globalpositioning system (GPS) unit 118. The GPS 118 can detect a currentlocation of the device 100. In some aspects, a user can request accessto one or more services that rely on a current location of the user. Forexample, the processor 102 can receive location data from the GPS 118,convert it to usable data, and transmit the usable data to the one ormore services via the network access device 106. GPS unit 118 canreceive position information from a constellation of satellites operatedby the U.S. Department of Defense. Alternately, the GPS unit 118 can bea GLONASS receiver operated by the Russian Federation Ministry ofDefense, or any other positioning device capable of providing accuratelocation information (for example, LORAN, inertial navigation, and thelike). The GPS unit 118 can contain additional logic, either software,hardware or both to receive the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)signals, operated by the Federal Aviation Administration, to correctdithering errors and provide the most accurate location possible.Overall accuracy of the positioning equipment subsystem containing WAASis generally in the two meter range.

FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary vaporizer 200. The vaporizer 200 can be,for example, an e-cigarette, an e-cigar, an electronic vapor device, ahybrid electronic communication handset coupled/integrated vapor device,a robotic vapor device, a modified vapor device “mod,” a micro-sizedelectronic vapor device, a robotic vapor device, and the like. Thevaporizer 200 can be used internally of the robotic vapor device 100 orcan be a separate device. For example, the vaporizer 200 can be used inplace of the vaporizer 108.

The vaporizer 200 can comprise or be coupled to one or more containers202 containing a vaporizable material, for example a fluid. For example,coupling between the vaporizer 200 and the one or more containers 202can be via a wick 204, via a valve, or by some other structure. Couplingcan operate independently of gravity, such as by capillary action orpressure drop through a valve. The vaporizer 200 can be configured tovaporize the vaporizable material from the one or more containers 202 atcontrolled rates in response to mechanical input from a component of therobotic vapor device 100, and/or in response to control signals from theprocessor 102 or another component. Vaporizable material (e.g., fluid)can be supplied by one or more replaceable cartridges 206. In an aspectthe vaporizable material can comprise aromatic elements. In an aspect,the aromatic elements can be medicinal, recreational, and/or wellnessrelated. The aromatic element can include, but is not limited to, atleast one of lavender or other floral aromatic eLiquids, mint, menthol,herbal soil or geologic, plant based, name brand perfumes, custom mixedperfume formulated inside the robotic vapor device 100 and aromasconstructed to replicate the smell of different geographic places,conditions, and/or occurrences. For example, the smell of places mayinclude specific or general sports venues, well known traveldestinations, the mix of one's own personal space or home. The smell ofconditions may include, for example, the smell of a pet, a baby, aseason, a general environment (e.g., a forest), a new car, a sexualnature (e.g., musk, pheromones, etc. . . . ). The one or morereplaceable cartridges 206 can contain the vaporizable material. If thevaporizable material is liquid, the cartridge can comprise the wick 204to aid in transporting the liquid to a mixing chamber 208. In thealternative, some other transport mode can be used. Each of the one ormore replaceable cartridges 206 can be configured to fit inside andengage removably with a receptacle (such as the container 202 and/or asecondary container) of the robotic vapor device 100. In an alternative,or in addition, one or more fluid containers 210 can be fixed in therobotic vapor device 100 and configured to be refillable. In an aspect,one or more materials can be vaporized at a single time by the vaporizer200. For example, some material can be vaporized and drawn through anexhaust port 212 and/or some material can be vaporized and exhausted viaa smoke simulator outlet (not shown).

The mixing chamber 208 can also receive an amount of one or morecompounds (e.g., vaporizable material) to be vaporized. For example, theprocessor 102 can determine a first amount of a first compound anddetermine a second amount of a second compound. The processor 102 cancause the withdrawal of the first amount of the first compound from afirst container into the mixing chamber and the second amount of thesecond compound from a second container into the mixing chamber. Theprocessor 102 can also determine a target dose of the first compound,determine a vaporization ratio of the first compound and the secondcompound based on the target dose, determine the first amount of thefirst compound based on the vaporization ratio, determine the secondamount of the second compound based on the vaporization ratio, and causethe withdrawal of the first amount of the first compound into the mixingchamber, and the withdrawal of the second amount of the second compoundinto the mixing chamber.

The processor 102 can also determine a target dose of the firstcompound, determine a vaporization ratio of the first compound and thesecond compound based on the target dose, determine the first amount ofthe first compound based on the vaporization ratio, and determine thesecond amount of the second compound based on the vaporization ratio.After expelling the vapor through an exhaust port for inhalation by auser, the processor 102 can determine that a cumulative dose isapproaching the target dose and reduce the vaporization ratio. In anaspect, one or more of the vaporization ratio, the target dose, and/orthe cumulative dose can be determined remotely and transmitted to therobotic vapor device 100 for use.

In operation, a heating element 214 can vaporize or nebulize thevaporizable material in the mixing chamber 208, producing an inhalablevapor/mist that can be expelled via the exhaust port 212. In an aspect,the heating element 214 can comprise a heater coupled to the wick (or aheated wick) 204 operatively coupled to (for example, in fluidcommunication with) the mixing chamber 210. The heating element 214 cancomprise a nickel-chromium wire or the like, with a temperature sensor(not shown) such as a thermistor or thermocouple. Within definablelimits, by controlling power to the wick 204, a rate of vaporization canbe independently controlled. A multiplexer 216 can receive power fromany suitable source and exchange data signals with a processor, forexample, the processor 102 of the robotic vapor device 100, for controlof the vaporizer 200. At a minimum, control can be provided between nopower (off state) and one or more powered states. Other controlmechanisms can also be suitable.

In another aspect, the vaporizer 200 can comprise a piezoelectricdispersing element. In some aspects, the piezoelectric dispersingelement can be charged by a battery, and can be driven by a processor ona circuit board. The circuit board can be produced using a polyimidesuch as Kapton, or other suitable material. The piezoelectric dispersingelement can comprise a thin metal disc which causes dispersion of thefluid fed into the dispersing element via the wick or other soaked pieceof organic material through vibration. Once in contact with thepiezoelectric dispersing element, the vaporizable material (e.g., fluid)can be vaporized (e.g., turned into vapor or mist) and the vapor can bedispersed via a system pump and/or a sucking action of the user. In someaspects, the piezoelectric dispersing element can cause dispersion ofthe vaporizable material by producing ultrasonic vibrations. An electricfield applied to a piezoelectric material within the piezoelectricelement can cause ultrasonic expansion and contraction of thepiezoelectric material, resulting in ultrasonic vibrations to the disc.The ultrasonic vibrations can cause the vaporizable material todisperse, thus forming a vapor or mist from the vaporizable material.

In an aspect, the vaporizer 200 can be configured to permit a user toselect between using the heating element 214 or the piezoelectricdispersing element. In another aspect, the vaporizer 200 can beconfigured to permit a user to utilize both the heating element 214 andthe piezoelectric dispersing element.

In some aspects, the connection between a power supply and thepiezoelectric dispersing element can be facilitated using one or moreconductive coils. The conductive coils can provide an ultrasonic powerinput to the piezoelectric dispersing element. For example, the signalcarried by the coil can have a frequency of approximately 107.8 kHz. Insome aspects, the piezoelectric dispersing element can comprise apiezoelectric dispersing element that can receive the ultrasonic signaltransmitted from the power supply through the coils, and can causevaporization of the vaporizable liquid by producing ultrasonicvibrations. An ultrasonic electric field applied to a piezoelectricmaterial within the piezoelectric element causes ultrasonic expansionand contraction of the piezoelectric material, resulting in ultrasonicvibrations according to the frequency of the signal. The vaporizableliquid can be vibrated by the ultrasonic energy produced by thepiezoelectric dispersing element, thus causing dispersal and/oratomization of the liquid.

FIG. 3 illustrates a vaporizer 300 that comprises the elements of thevaporizer 200 with two containers 202 a and 202 b containing avaporizable material, for example a fluid or a solid. In an aspect, thefluid can be the same fluid in both containers or the fluid can bedifferent in each container. In an aspect the fluid can comprisearomatic elements. The aromatic element can include, but is not limitedto, at least one of lavender or other floral aromatic eLiquids, mint,menthol, herbal soil or geologic, plant based, name brand perfumes,custom mixed perfume formulated inside the robotic vapor device 100 andaromas constructed to replicate the smell of different geographicplaces, conditions, and/or occurrences. For example, the smell of placesmay include specific or general sports venues, well known traveldestinations, the mix of one's own personal space or home. The smell ofconditions may include, for example, the smell of a pet, a baby, aseason, a general environment (e.g., a forest), a new car, a sexualnature (e.g., musk, pheromones, etc. . . . ). Coupling between thevaporizer 200 and the container 202 a and the container 202 b can be viaa wick 204 a and a wick 204 b, respectively, via a valve, or by someother structure. Coupling can operate independently of gravity, such asby capillary action or pressure drop through a valve. The vaporizer 300can be configured to mix in varying proportions the fluids contained inthe container 202 a and the container 202 b and vaporize the mixture atcontrolled rates in response to mechanical input from a component of therobotic vapor device 100, and/or in response to control signals from theprocessor 102 or another component. For example, based on a vaporizationratio. In an aspect, a mixing element 302 can be coupled to thecontainer 202 a and the container 202 b. The mixing element can, inresponse to a control signal from the processor 102, withdraw selectquantities of vaporizable material in order to create a customizedmixture of different types of vaporizable material. Vaporizable material(e.g., fluid) can be supplied by one or more replaceable cartridges 206a and 206 b. The one or more replaceable cartridges 206 a and 206 b cancontain a vaporizable material. If the vaporizable material is liquid,the cartridge can comprise the wick 204 a or 204 b to aid intransporting the liquid to a mixing chamber 208. In the alternative,some other transport mode can be used. Each of the one or morereplaceable cartridges 206 a and 206 b can be configured to fit insideand engage removably with a receptacle (such as the container 202 a orthe container 202 b and/or a secondary container) of the robotic vapordevice 100. In an alternative, or in addition, one or more fluidcontainers 210 a and 210 b can be fixed in the robotic vapor device 100and configured to be refillable. In an aspect, one or more materials canbe vaporized at a single time by the vaporizer 300. For example, somematerial can be vaporized and drawn through an exhaust port 212 and/orsome material can be vaporized and exhausted via a smoke simulatoroutlet (not shown).

FIG. 4 illustrates a vaporizer 200 that comprises the elements of thevaporizer 200 with a heating casing 402. The heating casing 402 canenclose the heating element 214 or can be adjacent to the heatingelement 214. The heating casing 402 is illustrated with dashed lines,indicating components contained therein. The heating casing 402 can bemade of ceramic, metal, and/or porcelain. The heating casing 402 canhave varying thickness. In an aspect, the heating casing 402 can becoupled to the multiplexer 216 to receive power to heat the heatingcasing 402. In another aspect, the heating casing 402 can be coupled tothe heating element 214 to heat the heating casing 402. In anotheraspect, the heating casing 402 can serve an insulation role.

FIG. 5 illustrates the vaporizer 200 of FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, butillustrates the heating casing 402 with solid lines, indicatingcomponents contained therein. Other placements of the heating casing 402are contemplated. For example, the heating casing 402 can be placedafter the heating element 214 and/or the mixing chamber 208.

FIG. 6 illustrates a vaporizer 600 that comprises the elements of thevaporizer 200 of FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, with the addition of a coolingelement 602. The vaporizer 600 can optionally comprise the heatingcasing 402. The cooling element 602 can comprise one or more of apowered cooling element, a cooling air system, and/or or a cooling fluidsystem. The cooling element 602 can be self-powered, co-powered, ordirectly powered by a battery and/or charging system within the roboticvapor device 100 (e.g., the power supply 120). In an aspect, the coolingelement 602 can comprise an electrically connected conductive coil,grating, and/or other design to efficiently distribute cooling to the atleast one of the vaporized and/or non-vaporized air. For example, thecooling element 602 can be configured to cool air as it is brought intothe vaporizer 600/mixing chamber 208 and/or to cool vapor after it exitsthe mixing chamber 208. The cooling element 602 can be deployed suchthat the cooling element 602 is surrounded by the heated casing 402and/or the heating element 214. In another aspect, the heated casing 402and/or the heating element 214 can be surrounded by the cooling element602. The cooling element 602 can utilize at least one of cooled air,cooled liquid, and/or cooled matter.

In an aspect, the cooling element 602 can be a coil of any suitablelength and can reside proximate to the inhalation point of the vapor(e.g., the exhaust port 212). The temperature of the air is reduced asit travels through the cooling element 602. In an aspect, the coolingelement 602 can comprise any structure that accomplishes a coolingeffect. For example, the cooling element 602 can be replaced with ascreen with a mesh or grid-like structure, a conical structure, and/or aseries of cooling airlocks, either stationary or opening, in aperiscopic/telescopic manner. The cooling element 602 can be any shapeand/or can take multiple forms capable of cooling heated air, whichpasses through its space.

In an aspect, the cooling element 602 can be any suitable cooling systemfor use in a vapor device. For example, a fan, a heat sink, a liquidcooling system, a chemical cooling system, combinations thereof, and thelike. In an aspect, the cooling element 602 can comprise a liquidcooling system whereby a fluid (e.g., water) passes through pipes in thevaporizer 600. As this fluid passes around the cooling element 602, thefluid absorbs heat, cooling air in the cooling element 602. After thefluid absorbs the heat, the fluid can pass through a heat exchangerwhich transfers the heat from the fluid to air blowing through the heatexchanger. By way of further example, the cooling element 602 cancomprise a chemical cooling system that utilizes an endothermicreaction. An example of an endothermic reaction is dissolving ammoniumnitrate in water. Such endothermic process is used in instant coldpacks. These cold packs have a strong outer plastic layer that holds abag of water and a chemical, or mixture of chemicals, that result in anendothermic reaction when dissolved in water. When the cold pack issqueezed, the inner bag of water breaks and the water mixes with thechemicals. The cold pack starts to cool as soon as the inner bag isbroken, and stays cold for over an hour. Many instant cold packs containammonium nitrate. When ammonium nitrate is dissolved in water, it splitsinto positive ammonium ions and negative nitrate ions. In the process ofdissolving, the water molecules contribute energy, and as a result, thewater cools down. Thus, the vaporizer 600 can comprise a chamber forreceiving the cooling element 602 in the form of a “cold pack.” The coldpack can be activated prior to insertion into the vaporizer 600 or canbe activated after insertion through use of a button/switch and the liketo mechanically activate the cold pack inside the vaporizer 400.

In an aspect, the cooling element 602 can be selectively moved withinthe vaporizer 600 to control the temperature of the air mixing withvapor. For example, the cooling element 602 can be moved closer to theexhaust port 212 or further from the exhaust port 212 to regulatetemperature. In another aspect, insulation can be incorporated as neededto maintain the integrity of heating and cooling, as well as absorbingany unwanted condensation due to internal or external conditions, or acombination thereof. The insulation can also be selectively moved withinthe vaporizer 600 to control the temperature of the air mixing withvapor. For example, the insulation can be moved to cover a portion,none, or all of the cooling element 602 to regulate temperature.

FIG. 7 illustrates a vaporizer 700 that comprises elements in commonwith the vaporizer 200. The vaporizer 700 can optionally comprise theheating casing 402 (not shown) and/or the cooling element 602 (notshown). The vaporizer 700 can comprise a magnetic element 702. Themagnetic element 702 can apply a magnetic field to vapor after exitingthe mixing chamber 208. The magnetic field can cause positively andnegatively charged particles in the vapor to curve in oppositedirections, according to the Lorentz force law with two particles ofopposite charge. The magnetic field can be created by at least one of anelectric current generating a charge or a pre-charged magnetic materialdeployed within the robotic vapor device 100. In an aspect, the magneticelement 702 can be built into the mixing chamber 208, the coolingelement 602, the heating casing 402, or can be a separate magneticelement 702.

FIG. 8 illustrates a vaporizer 800 that comprises elements in commonwith the vaporizer 200. In an aspect, the vaporizer 800 can comprise afiltration element 802. The filtration element 802 can be configured toremove (e.g., filter, purify, etc) contaminants from air entering thevaporizer 800. The filtration element 802 can optionally comprise a fan804 to assist in delivering air to the filtration element 802. Thevaporizer 800 can be configured to intake air into the filtrationelement 802, filter the air, and pass the filtered air to the mixingchamber 208 for use in vaporizing the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials. In another aspect, the vaporizer 800 can beconfigured to intake air into the filtration element 802, filter theair, and bypass the mixing chamber 208 by engaging a door 806 and a door808 to pass the filtered air directly to the exhaust port 212 forinhalation by a user. In an aspect, filtered air that bypasses themixing chamber 208 by engaging the door 806 and the door 808 can passthrough a second filtration element 810 to further remove (e.g., filter,purify, etc) contaminants from air entering the vaporizer 800. In anaspect, the vaporizer 800 can be configured to deploy and/or mix aproper/safe amount of oxygen which can be delivered either via the oneor more replaceable cartridges 206 or via air pumped into a mask fromexternal air and filtered through the filtration element 802 and/or thefiltration element 810.

In an aspect, the filtration element 802 and/or the filtration element810 can comprise cotton, polymer, wool, satin, meta materials and thelike. The filtration element 802 and/or the filtration element 810 cancomprise a filter material that at least one airborne particle and/orundesired gas by a mechanical mechanism, an electrical mechanism, and/ora chemical mechanism. The filter material can comprise one or morepieces of, a filter fabric that can filter out one or more airborneparticles and/or gasses. The filter fabric can be a woven and/ornon-woven material. The filter fabric can be made from natural fibers(e.g., cotton, wool, etc.) and/or from synthetic fibers (e.g.,polyester, nylon, polypropylene, etc.). The thickness of the filterfabric can be varied depending on the desired filter efficiencies and/orthe region of the apparel where the filter fabric is to be used. Thefilter fabric can be designed to filter airborne particles and/or gassesby mechanical mechanisms (e.g., weave density), by electrical mechanisms(e.g., charged fibers, charged metals, etc.), and/or by chemicalmechanisms (e.g., absorptive charcoal particles, adsorptive materials,etc.). In as aspect, the filter material can comprise electricallycharged fibers such as, but not limited to, FILTRETE by 3M. In anotheraspect, the filter material can comprise a high density material similarto material used for medical masks which are used by medical personnelin doctors' offices, hospitals, and the like. In an aspect, the filtermaterial can be treated with an anti-bacterial solution and/or otherwisemade from anti-bacterial materials. In another aspect, the filtrationelement 802 and/or the filtration element 810 can comprise electrostaticplates, ultraviolet light, a HEPA filter, combinations thereof, and thelike.

FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary vapor device 900. The exemplary vapordevice 900 can comprise the robotic vapor device 100 and/or any of thevaporizers disclosed herein. The exemplary vapor device 900 illustratesa display 902. The display 902 can be a touchscreen. The display 902 canbe configured to enable a user to control any and/or all functionalityof the exemplary vapor device 900. For example, a user can utilize thedisplay 902 to enter a pass code to lock and/or unlock the exemplaryvapor device 900. The exemplary vapor device 900 can comprise abiometric interface 904. For example, the biometric interface 904 cancomprise a fingerprint scanner, an eye scanner, a facial scanner, andthe like. The biometric interface 904 can be configured to enable a userto control any and/or all functionality of the exemplary vapor device900. The exemplary vapor device 900 can comprise an audio interface 906.The audio interface 906 can comprise a button that, when engaged,enables a microphone 908. The microphone 908 can receive audio signalsand provide the audio signals to a processor for interpretation into oneor more commands to control one or more functions of the exemplary vapordevice 900. The exemplary vapor device 900 can be coupled to the roboticvapor device 101 for testing and reconfiguration.

FIG. 10 illustrates exemplary information that can be provided to a uservia the display 902 of the exemplary vapor device 900. The display 902can provide information to a user such as a puff count, an amount ofvaporizable material remaining in one or more containers, batteryremaining, signal strength, combinations thereof, and the like.

FIG. 11 illustrates a series of user interfaces that can be provided viathe display 902 of the exemplary vapor device 900. In an aspect, theexemplary vapor device 900 can be configured for one or more ofmulti-mode vapor usage. For example, the exemplary vapor device 900 canbe configured to enable a user to inhale vapor (vape mode) or to releasevapor into the atmosphere (aroma mode). User interface 1100 a provides auser with interface elements to select which mode the user wishes toengage, a Vape Mode 1102, an Aroma Mode 1104, or an option to go back1106 and return to the previous screen. The interface element Vape Mode1102 enables a user to engage a vaporizer to generate a vapor forinhalation. The interface element Aroma Mode 1104 enables a user toengage the vaporizer to generate a vapor for release into theatmosphere.

In the event a user selects the Vape Mode 1102, the exemplary vapordevice 900 will be configured to vaporize material and provide theresulting vapor to the user for inhalation. The user can be presentedwith user interface 1100 b which provides the user an option to selectinterface elements that will determine which vaporizable material tovaporize. For example, an option of Mix 1 1108, Mix 2 1110, or a New Mix1112. The interface element Mix 1 1108 enables a user to engage one ormore containers that contain vaporizable material in a predefined amountand/or ratio. In an aspect, a selection of Mix 1 1108 can result in theexemplary vapor device 900 engaging a single container containing asingle type of vaporizable material or engaging a plurality ofcontainers containing a different types of vaporizable material invarying amounts. The interface element Mix 2 1110 enables a user toengage one or more containers that contain vaporizable material in apredefined amount and/or ratio. In an aspect, a selection of Mix 2 1110can result in the exemplary vapor device 900 engaging a single containercontaining a single type of vaporizable material or engaging a pluralityof containers containing a different types of vaporizable material invarying amounts. In an aspect, a selection of New Mix 1112 can result inthe exemplary vapor device 900 receiving a new mixture, formula, recipe,etc. . . . of vaporizable materials and/or engage one or more containersthat contain vaporizable material in the new mixture.

Upon selecting, for example, the Mix 1 1108, the user can be presentedwith user interface 1100 c. User interface 1100 c indicates to the userthat Mix 1 has been selected via an indicator 1114. The user can bepresented with options that control how the user wishes to experiencethe selected vapor. The user can be presented with interface elementsCool 1116, Filter 1118, and Smooth 1120. The interface element Cool 1116enables a user to engage one or more cooling elements to reduce thetemperature of the vapor. The interface element Filter 1118 enables auser to engage one or more filter elements to filter the air used in thevaporization process. The interface element Smooth 1120 enables a userto engage one or more heating casings, cooling elements, filterelements, and/or magnetic elements to provide the user with a smoothervaping experience.

Upon selecting New Mix 1112, the user can be presented with userinterface 1100 d. User interface 1100 d provides the user with acontainer one ratio interface element 1122, a container two ratiointerface element 1124, and Save 1126. The container one ratio interfaceelement 1122 and the container two ratio interface element 1124 providea user the ability to select an amount of each type of vaporizablematerial contained in container one and/or container two to utilize as anew mix. The container one ratio interface element 1122 and thecontainer two ratio interface element 1124 can provide a user with aslider that adjusts the percentages of each type of vaporizable materialbased on the user dragging the slider. In an aspect, a mix can comprise100% on one type of vaporizable material or any percent combination(e.g., 50/50, 75/25, 85/15, 95/5, etc. . . . ). Once the user issatisfied with the new mix, the user can select Save 1126 to save thenew mix for later use.

In the event a user selects the Aroma Mode 1104, the exemplary vapordevice 900 will be configured to vaporize material and release theresulting vapor into the atmosphere. The user can be presented with userinterface 1100 b, 1100 c, and/or 1100 d as described above, but theresulting vapor will be released to the atmosphere.

In an aspect, the user can be presented with user interface 1100 e. Theuser interface 1100 e can provide the user with interface elementsIdentify 1128, Save 1130, and Upload 1132. The interface elementIdentify 1128 enables a user to engage one or more sensors in theexemplary vapor device 900 to analyze the surrounding environment. Forexample, activating the interface element Identify 1128 can engage asensor to determine the presence of a negative environmental conditionsuch as smoke, a bad smell, chemicals, etc. Activating the interfaceelement Identify 1128 can engage a sensor to determine the presence of apositive environmental condition, for example, an aroma. The interfaceelement Save 1130 enables a user to save data related to the analyzednegative and/or positive environmental condition in memory local to theexemplary vapor device 900. The interface element Upload 1132 enables auser to engage a network access device to transmit data related to theanalyzed negative and/or positive environmental condition to a remoteserver for storage and/or analysis.

In an aspect, the user interfaces provided via the display 902 of theexemplary vapor device 900 can be used to select a mix of vaporizablematerial for vaporization. The exemplary vapor device 900 can be coupledto the robotic vapor device 101 and the mix can be vaporized andresultant vapor drawn into the robotic vapor device 101. The roboticvapor device 101 can analyze the vapor and provide information relatedto the contents of the vapor. The information can be compared to theintended mix to confirm that the exemplary vapor device 900 does notrequire calibration to properly mix and/or vaporize the mix ofvaporizable material.

In one aspect of the disclosure, a system can be configured to provideservices such as network-related services to a user device. FIG. 12illustrates various aspects of an exemplary environment in which thepresent methods and systems can operate. The present disclosure isrelevant to systems and methods for providing services to a user device,for example, electronic vapor devices which can include, but are notlimited to, a vape-bot, micro-vapor device, vapor pipe, e-cigarette,hybrid handset and vapor device, and the like. Other user devices thatcan be used in the systems and methods include, but are not limited to,a smart watch (and any other form of “smart” wearable technology), asmartphone, a tablet, a laptop, a desktop, and the like. In an aspect,one or more network devices can be configured to provide variousservices to one or more devices, such as devices located at or near apremises. In another aspect, the network devices can be configured torecognize an authoritative device for the premises and/or a particularservice or services available at the premises. As an example, anauthoritative device can be configured to govern or enable connectivityto a network such as the Internet or other remote resources, provideaddress and/or configuration services like DHCP, and/or provide namingor service discovery services for a premises, or a combination thereof.Those skilled in the art will appreciate that present methods can beused in various types of networks and systems that employ both digitaland analog equipment. One skilled in the art will appreciate thatprovided herein is a functional description and that the respectivefunctions can be performed by software, hardware, or a combination ofsoftware and hardware.

The network and system can comprise a user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or1202 c in communication with a computing device 1204 such as a server,for example. The computing device 1204 can be disposed locally orremotely relative to the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. Asan example, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and thecomputing device 1204 can be in communication via a private and/orpublic network 1220 such as the Internet or a local area network. Otherforms of communications can be used such as wired and wirelesstelecommunication channels, for example. In another aspect, the userdevice 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can communicate directly withoutthe use of the network 1220 (for example, via Bluetooth®, infrared, andthe like).

In an aspect, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can be anelectronic device such as an electronic vapor device (e.g., vape-bot,micro-vapor device, vapor pipe, e-cigarette, hybrid handset and vapordevice), a robotic vapor device, a smartphone, a smart watch, acomputer, a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet, a set top box, a displaydevice, or other device capable of communicating with the computingdevice 1204. As an example, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202c can comprise a communication element 1206 for providing an interfaceto a user to interact with the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 cand/or the computing device 1204. The communication element 1206 can beany interface for presenting and/or receiving information to/from theuser, such as user feedback. An example interface can be communicationinterface such as a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, MozillaFirefox, Google Chrome, Safari, or the like). Other software, hardware,and/or interfaces can be used to provide communication between the userand one or more of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and thecomputing device 1204. In an aspect, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b,and/or 1202 c can have at least one similar interface quality such as asymbol, a voice activation protocol, a graphical coherence, a startupsequence continuity element of sound, light, vibration or symbol. In anaspect, the interface can comprise at least one of lighted signallights, gauges, boxes, forms, words, video, audio scrolling, userselection systems, vibrations, check marks, avatars, matrix', visualimages, graphic designs, lists, active calibrations or calculations, 2Dinteractive fractal designs, 3D fractal designs, 2D and/or 3Drepresentations of vapor devices and other interface system functions.

In an aspect, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can form apeer-to-peer network. The user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c canbe configured for measuring air in proximity to each of the user device1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and report any resulting measurement data(e.g., concentration of one or more constituents, and the like) to eachof the other of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. Thus,each of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can derive aprofile for distribution of one or more constituents within an areamonitored by the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. Each of theuser device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can make a determinationwhether to vaporize one or more vaporizable materials (and whichvaporizable materials to vaporize) based on an analysis of the totalmeasurement data combined from each of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b,and/or 1202 c. For example, the user device 1202 a can determine reportthe presence of constituent A to the user device 1202 b and/or 1202 c,the user device 1202 b can determine report the presence of constituentA to the user device 1202 a and/or 1202 c, and the user device 1202 ccan determine report the presence of constituent A to the user device1202 a and/or 1202 b. It may be determined that the presence ofconstituent A exceeds a threshold established by an air treatmentprotocol in the proximity of user device 1202 a and user device 1202 b.Accordingly, user device 1202 a and user device 1202 b can determine tovaporize one or more vaporizable materials to counter the effects ofconstituent A in amounts relative to the presence of constituent A inproximity to each device. User device 1202 c can either not vaporize oneor more vaporizable materials to counter the effects of constituent Aor, depending on the air treatment protocol, the user device 1202 c canvaporize one or more vaporizable materials to counter the effects ofconstituent A, despite the presence of constituent A in the proximity ofthe user device 1202 c not exceeding a threshold.

As an example, the communication element 1206 can request or queryvarious files from a local source and/or a remote source. As a furtherexample, the communication element 1206 can transmit data to a local orremote device such as the computing device 1204. In an aspect, data canbe shared anonymously with the computing device 1204.

In an aspect, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can beassociated with a user identifier or device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b,and/or 1208 c. As an example, the device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b,and/or 1208 c can be any identifier, token, character, string, or thelike, for differentiating one user or user device (e.g., user device1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c) from another user or user device. In afurther aspect, the device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b, and/or 1208 c canidentify a user or user device as belonging to a particular class ofusers or user devices. As a further example, the device identifier 1208a, 1208 b, and/or 1208 c can comprise information relating to the userdevice such as a manufacturer, a model or type of device, a serviceprovider associated with the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c,a state of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c, a locator,and/or a label or classifier. Other information can be represented bythe device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b, and/or 1208 c.

In an aspect, the device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b, and/or 1208 c cancomprise an address element 1210 and a service element 1212. In anaspect, the address element 1210 can comprise or provide an internetprotocol address, a network address, a media access control (MAC)address, an Internet address, or the like. As an example, the addresselement 1210 can be relied upon to establish a communication sessionbetween the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and the computingdevice 1204 or other devices and/or networks. As a further example, theaddress element 1210 can be used as an identifier or locator of the userdevice 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. In an aspect, the address element1210 can be persistent for a particular network.

In an aspect, the service element 1212 can comprise an identification ofa service provider associated with the user device 1202 a, 1202 b,and/or 1202 c and/or with the class of user device 1202 a, 1202 b,and/or 1202 c. The class of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202c can be related to a type of device, capability of device, type ofservice being provided, and/or a level of service. As an example, theservice element 1212 can comprise information relating to or provided bya communication service provider (e.g., Internet service provider) thatis providing or enabling data flow such as communication services toand/or between the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. As afurther example, the service element 1212 can comprise informationrelating to a preferred service provider for one or more particularservices relating to the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. Inan aspect, the address element 1210 can be used to identify or retrievedata from the service element 1212, or vice versa. As a further example,one or more of the address element 1210 and the service element 1212 canbe stored remotely from the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 cand retrieved by one or more devices such as the user device 1202 a,1202 b, and/or 1202 c and the computing device 1204. Other informationcan be represented by the service element 1212.

In an aspect, the computing device 1204 can be a server forcommunicating with the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. As anexample, the computing device 1204 can communicate with the user device1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c for providing data and/or services. As anexample, the computing device 1204 can provide services such ascalibration analysis, vapor analysis, data sharing, data syncing,network (e.g., Internet) connectivity, network printing, mediamanagement (e.g., media server), content services, and the like. In anaspect, the computing device 1204 can allow the user device 1202 a, 1202b, and/or 1202 c to interact with remote resources such as data,devices, and files. As an example, the computing device can beconfigured as (or disposed at) a central location, which can receivecontent (e.g., data) from multiple sources, for example, user devices1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. The computing device 1204 can combine thecontent from the multiple sources and can distribute the content to user(e.g., subscriber) locations via a distribution system.

In an aspect, one or more network devices 1216 can be in communicationwith a network such as network 1220. As an example, one or more of thenetwork devices 1216 can facilitate the connection of a device, such asuser device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c, to the network 1220. As afurther example, one or more of the network devices 1216 can beconfigured as a wireless access point (WAP). In an aspect, one or morenetwork devices 1216 can be configured to allow one or more wirelessdevices to connect to a wired and/or wireless network using Wi-Fi,Bluetooth or any desired method or standard.

In an aspect, the network devices 1216 can be configured as a local areanetwork (LAN). As an example, one or more network devices 1216 cancomprise a dual band wireless access point. As an example, the networkdevices 1216 can be configured with a first service set identifier(SSID) (e.g., associated with a user network or private network) tofunction as a local network for a particular user or users. As a furtherexample, the network devices 1216 can be configured with a secondservice set identifier (SSID) (e.g., associated with a public/communitynetwork or a hidden network) to function as a secondary network orredundant network for connected communication devices.

In an aspect, one or more network devices 1216 can comprise anidentifier 1218. As an example, one or more identifiers can be or relateto an Internet Protocol (IP) Address IPV4/IPV6 or a media access controladdress (MAC address) or the like. As a further example, one or moreidentifiers 1218 can be a unique identifier for facilitatingcommunications on the physical network segment. In an aspect, each ofthe network devices 1216 can comprise a distinct identifier 1218. As anexample, the identifiers 1218 can be associated with a physical locationof the network devices 1216.

In an aspect, the computing device 1204 can manage the communicationbetween the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and a database1214 for sending and receiving data therebetween. As an example, thedatabase 1214 can store a plurality of files (e.g., web pages), useridentifiers or records, or other information. In one aspect, thedatabase 1214 can store user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c usageinformation (including chronological usage), test results, type ofvaporizable and/or non-vaporizable material used, frequency of usage,location of usage, recommendations, communications (e.g., text messages,advertisements, photo messages), simultaneous use of multiple devices,and the like). The database 1214 can collect and store data to supportcohesive use, wherein cohesive use is indicative of the use of a firstelectronic vapor devices and then a second electronic vapor device issynced chronologically and logically to provide the proper specificproperties and amount of vapor based upon a designed usage cycle. As afurther example, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c canrequest and/or retrieve a file from the database 1214. The user device1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can thus sync locally stored data withmore current data available from the database 1214. Such syncing can beset to occur automatically on a set time schedule, on demand, and/or inreal-time. The computing device 1204 can be configured to controlsyncing functionality. For example, a user can select one or more of theuser device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c to never by synced, to be themaster data source for syncing, and the like. Such functionality can beconfigured to be controlled by a master user and any other userauthorized by the master user or agreement.

In an aspect, data can be derived by system and/or device analysis. Suchanalysis can comprise at least by one of instant analysis performed bythe user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c or archival datatransmitted to a third party for analysis and returned to the userdevice 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and/or computing device 1204. Theresult of either data analysis can be communicated to a user of the userdevice 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c to, for example, inform the user oftheir vapor device configuration, eVapor use and/or lifestyle options.In an aspect, a result can be transmitted back to at least oneauthorized user interface.

In an aspect, the database 1214 can store information relating to theuser device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c such as the address element1210 and/or the service element 1212. As an example, the computingdevice 1204 can obtain the device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b, and/or 1208c from the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and retrieveinformation from the database 1214 such as the address element 1210and/or the service elements 1212. As a further example, the computingdevice 1204 can obtain the address element 1210 from the user device1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and can retrieve the service element 1212from the database 1214, or vice versa. Any information can be stored inand retrieved from the database 1214. The database 1214 can be disposedremotely from the computing device 1204 and accessed via direct orindirect connection. The database 1214 can be integrated with thecomputing device 1204 or some other device or system. Data stored in thedatabase 1214 can be stored anonymously and can be destroyed based on atransient data session reaching a session limit.

By way of example, one or more of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or1202 c can comprise a robotic vapor device and one or more of the userdevice 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can comprise a vapor device coupledto the robotic vapor device for testing and/or reconfiguration. Therobotic vapor device can draw vapor from the vapor device (e.g., as auser would inhale from the vapor device) and analyze the resultingvapor. In an aspect, the robotic vapor device can transmit testingresults and or data to the computing device 1204 for analysis. Forexample, a determination can be made that the vapor device is generatingvapor at a temperature above a recommend limit. A reconfigurationcommand can be sent to the vapor device (e.g., via the robotic vapordevice and/or the computing device 1204) to lower the temperature atwhich vaporization occurs. Any number of otherfunctions/features/aspects of operation of the vapor device can betested/analyzed and reconfigured.

FIG. 13 illustrates an ecosystem 1300 configured for sharing and/orsyncing data such as usage information (including chronological usage),testing data, reconfiguration data, type of vaporizable and/ornon-vaporizable material used, frequency of usage, location of usage,recommendations, communications (e.g., text messages, advertisements,photo messages), simultaneous use of multiple devices, and the like)between one or more devices such as a vapor device 1302, a vapor device1304, a vapor device 1306, and an electronic communication device 1308.In an aspect, the vapor device 1302, the vapor device 1304, the vapordevice 1306 can be one or more of an e-cigarette, an e-cigar, anelectronic vapor modified device, a hybrid electronic communicationhandset coupled/integrated vapor device, a micro-sized electronic vapordevice, or a robotic vapor device. In an aspect, the electroniccommunication device 1308 can comprise one or more of a smartphone, asmart watch, a tablet, a laptop, and the like.

In an aspect data generated, gathered, created, etc., by one or more ofthe vapor device 1302, the vapor device 1304, the vapor device 1306,and/or the electronic communication device 1308 can be uploaded toand/or downloaded from a central server 1310 via a network 1312, such asthe Internet. Such uploading and/or downloading can be performed via anyform of communication including wired and/or wireless. In an aspect, thevapor device 1302, the vapor device 1304, the vapor device 1306, and/orthe electronic communication device 1308 can be configured tocommunicate via cellular communication, WiFi communication, Bluetooth®communication, satellite communication, and the like. The central server1310 can store uploaded data and associate the uploaded data with a userand/or device that uploaded the data. The central server 1310 can accessunified account and tracking information to determine devices that areassociated with each other, for example devices that are owned/used bythe same user. The central server 1310 can utilize the unified accountand tracking information to determine which of the vapor device 1302,the vapor device 1304, the vapor device 1306, and/or the electroniccommunication device 1308, if any, should receive data uploaded to thecentral server 1310. For example, the central server 1310 can receivereconfiguration data generated as a result of analysis of the vapordevice 1302, the vapor device 1304, the vapor device 1306 by a roboticvapor device. The reconfiguration data can be shared with one or more ofthe vapor device 1302, the vapor device 1304, the vapor device 1306 toreconfigure the vapor device 1302, the vapor device 1304, and/or thevapor device 1306.

Aspects of the present disclosure pertain to the manufacture, design,implementation, and installation of a robotic sensing intake anddistribution vapor device 1420, shown in FIG. 14. The robotic sensingintake and distribution vapor device 1420 may also be called a “roboticvapor device” (RVD), “air analyzer and air treatment apparatus” or“Vape-Bot” ™ for brevity. The device 1420 may be equipped to test andanalyze an airborne constituent in the form of gases or other substancesemitted from a personal vaporizer, to exhaust such gases or substancesto an ambient environment, and to communicate with other components of anetworked system 1400.

The device 1420 may include an air supplementing component includingliquid chambers 1403 for housing a plurality of different liquids forvaporizing. The liquids may be mixed in mixing chamber 1404 to producean airborne constituent in the form of a vapor or mist of varyingproportions of compounds. Heating element 1405 may be used to heat theliquids or mixture of liquids to vaporize the liquids into a vapor. Thevapor may follow a vapor path 1406 out through intake/outtake 1412. Allof these components may be housed in housing 1413. The housing 1413 maybe made in various form factors, for example, a desktop appliance withan industrial design or with a toy-like design. For example, anindustrial design may be mainly function and a toy-like design mayresemble a toy figure, for example a humanoid, a robot, an animal, afantasy creature, a superhero, a vehicle, etc. The housing 1413 may alsobe designed to disguise the Vape-bot so that it blends in with décor.For example, the housing may be disguised as a potted plant, astatuette, a vase, a book or set of books, a candle holder, a sphere, acylinder, a cone, etc. In other embodiments, the housing may be designedfor a transport function, for example, may be equipped with wheels,treads, or articulating legs; or may be made to withstand beingjettisoned or rolled into an area.

In addition, the device 1420 may have the ability to intake and testambient air quality, as well as output from personal vaporizers (e.g.,vaporizer device) by the expedient of simply removing the attachedvaporizer or replacing the vaporizer with a desired pre-treatment systemsuch as a filter. In either case, the Vape-Bot 1420 may include asuction mechanism comprising, for example, a piston in cylinder (whichdoubles as an analysis chamber), a bellows, or an intake fan. Thesuction mechanism may be set at a constant rate or at a rate designed tosimulate human respiration, drawing air in through an intake/outtake1412 and through a vapor path 1406. Once analyzed (or immediately, if noanalysis is to be performed) the in-drawn vapor or mixture may beexhausted via the intake/outtake 1412, or via a different outlet (notshown).

Furthermore, the device 1420 may analyze vapor or gaseous substancesusing a chemical sensor in the form of at least one of a sensor array1407 or a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometry system (GC/MS, not shown)installed within the robotic device and coupled to an analysis chamber.Sensor data and spectrometry analysis data may be provided to a dataprocessing and control system 1401 in the device 1420, and utilized foranalysis. The processing and control system may analyze the sensor orspectrometer data by comparison to a cached database for element andlevel matching, using an engine comprising analysis algorithms. In thealternative, or in addition, measurement data may be securelytransmitted to at least one remote database for analysis and subsequenttransmission back to the robotic device or at least one interfacethereof on the instant device or any authorized third party device. Thedata may then be displayed on any web enabled, system authorized device.

Novel aspects of the vapor device 1420 and system 1400, and methods fortheir use, may include a portable, robotic air analyzer and airtreatment apparatus that can be used in the home or at a commercialestablishment to provide a rapid and accurate analysis of output from apersonal vaporizer. For example, constituents of vapor output may beanalyzed to detect the purity and potency of the vapor, verifying thevapor is supplied as the device or its fluid supply was labeled forsale.

The device 1420 may also be used to track vapor residue (e.g.,particulate or non-volatile residuals), levels of inhalation of specificchemicals, impact of different draw rates or respiration patterns onvaporizer output and determinations of positive and negative impacts ofvapor inhalation usage. This information may be based not only on thechemical raw data gauged at intake by the device, but also oncomparisons of that data to other known data in local or remotedatabases. Such comparisons can be made in a static environment ordynamic sensor data environment. For example, the device 1420 may beequipped with any number of other chemical sensors in the form of sensorcomponents or targets, including, for example, PH gauges,human/animal/plant or simulated tissue and any other number of othermaterials testing beds.

The Vape-Bot 1420 may also be used to distribute desired airborneconstituents in the form of vapor into environments based upon aspecific order or setting of the system. This vapor does not require ahuman to inhale the vapor. Instead, the vapor is delivered via anouttake exhaust system, which may exhaust in a steady, rhythmic orsporadic output stream. Once the desired level of the desired vaporelements have been disbursed by the device 1420, the device may thencease to deliver such elements until there is another need. This needmay be determined by demand of an authorized party, or triggered via asensor reading within a space that the robotic vapor device 1420 isserving with customized vapor. The vapor may be pure vapor or maycontain non-vaporizable elements as well. The vapor or othernon-vaporizable elements may be medicine, therapeutic materials,material for promoting or protecting wellness, aromatherapy materials,or substances for recreational use, e.g., psychoactive substances,flavorings or odors for entertainment purposes, or for enhancing avirtual reality simulation. The device 1420 may also test airborneconstituents in the form of ambient air to make sure it is in compliancewith safety, medical and generally needed or desired guidelines.

The system 1400 and device 1420 may be instantly, remotely orself-powered via a battery or self-powering mechanism, such as a solarcell, hand crank, fuel cell, electrochemical cell, wind turbine and thelike. For example, a portable device may include a battery or otherpower source 1402 capable of off-the-grid power, or may be connected toan external power source. The device 1420 may further include aself-calibration system utilizing a base of molecular sensing levelsassociated with a specific set of vapor intake cartridges utilizedspecifically for the calibration of the device. Such calibrationcartridges may be installed in the inlet of the suction mechanism,replacing the personal vaporizer, or in a different inlet. These vaporcalibration cartridges may be manufactured to output specified andcalibrated concentrations on specific substances when exposed to aspecific suction profile of the Vape-Bot 1420. Thus, such cartridges maybe used to calibrate the sensor capabilities of the Vape-Bot 1420 andverify sensor readings by the device. Readings by the device 1420 thatdo not meet the known levels of the test vapor cartridge may be used toindicate a need to repair, replace or recalibrate sensor equipment viathe sensor grid, mass spectrometry equipment and database veracity.

The Vape-Bot 1420 may include a chemical sensor in the form of a gaschromatograph and mass spectrometer (GC-MS) that includes a gaschromatograph with its output coupled to an input of the massspectrometer (not shown). Further details of a GC-MS adapted for use inthe Vape-Bot are provided below in connection with FIG. 2. After thevapor being analyzed by the device is ionized and separated via exposureto charging fields the results may then be correlated against existingresults in a database local to the device 1420, or the results may betransmitted for correlating against a remote database server. A remoteserver may then transmit the result back to at least one of the device,or any authorized third party device(s) or a user interface instant tothe primary device. Additionally, at any point in an ionization processor any other spectrometry process configured inside the device 1420where measurement data may be capable of providing a useful result viaextrapolation, then at least one of visual images along with hard dataof the results of the spectrometry may be captured and analyzedinstantly to correlate a result against a local database or transmittedfor the same purpose.

The device 1420 may be utilized instantly as a standalone device toservice one or many rooms, as the device is scalable to service largerand larger square foot areas. Larger devices are also capable ofservicing more and more custom vapor solutions to multiple roomssimultaneously, via multiple outlet ports. The robotic device 1420 andsystem 1400 may also be integrated with existing HVAC systems to providemonitoring, custom air elements and testing within the distributionsystem for the HVAC. Micro-sized versions of the device 1420 may beutilized in small spaces such as in volatile chemical areas, inside ofprotective clothing such as HAZMAT suits or space suits. Themicro-devices may also be utilized for vehicles, cockpits, police andfire outfits, elevators, or other small confined spaces.

The devices 1420 may be suitable for air treatment in homes, theworkplace, hospitals, airplanes, trains, buses, trucks, shippingcontainers, airport security, schools, entertainment venues, vaporlounges and vapor bars, mortuaries and places of worship, among manyothers.

Multiple robotic vapor devices 1420 in use for the same or differentpurpose or environments may share data to view normalized aggregatelevels, aggregate, store & analyze data, while refining and creatingstate of the art solutions and formulas as a result of viewing bestpractices and results.

Accordingly, aspects of the disclosure concern a system, method anddevice including a robotic sensing intake and distribution vapor device,where the device functions as a chemical sensor, an air supplementingcomponent, and a network communication device. In an aspect, the deviceutilizes mass spectrometry to analyze at least one of intake air orvapor samples. In another aspect, data analysis of the samples obtainedfrom the RVD via mass spectrometry may be performed in at least one ofthe instant device or a remote device. For example, where the dataanalysis performed at least one of locally or remotely via correlativedatabase, an analysis result may be transmitted back to the at least oneof the RVD, an interface instant to the RVD, an authorized third partydevice or the like.

In other aspects, an RVD may be configured to intake vapor at differentrates via different suction mechanism settings, and for measuring dataat different inhalation rates. Accordingly, a user may be assured thatthe way in which he or she uses a vaporization device creates a definiteand known output.

In other aspects, a system, method and device including an RVD may beused to deliver vapor to a prescribed area. In such embodiments, an RVDmay formulate data based upon at least one of a default setting, aremote authorized order, results of a real time or archival dataanalysis and system rules. The RVD may apply such control sources orparameters to determine customized dispensing ratios and rates forformulation of multiple liquids stored in the RVD, or in a coupledvaporizer device. An RVD and a detachable vaporizer coupled to the RVDmay coordinate operation by communication between connected processors,to provide the same or similar output as an RVP with vaporizationcapabilities. Either way, an RVD may be, or may include, at least one ofa standalone device to service a single confined space, a standalonedevice to service multiple confined spaces, micro-sized devices toservice small confined spaces, or an integrated device to work in unisonwith an HVAC system. A system of multiple RVDs may share data with eachother and with at least one central or sub central database. The shareddata or analyzed data may be used to alter settings of at least onenetworked device, e.g., any one of the multiple RVD's or any vaporizercoupled to it.

Referring to FIG. 15, in one embodiment, an air analyzer and airtreatment apparatus 1422, which may be the air analyzer and airtreatment apparatus 1420 described in regard to FIG. 14 or any othersuch apparatus discussed in this application, may be utilized in asystem 1428 with a transportation vehicle. As shown in FIG. 15, thetransportation vehicle may be an airplane. However, in other embodimentsthe transportation vehicle may be another form of transportation vehiclesuch as a different form of aircraft, a motor vehicle, a railed vehicle,or a watercraft, or combinations thereof.

The apparatus 1422 may be operatively coupled to the transportationvehicle. In the embodiment of FIG. 15, the apparatus 1422 may bestructurally connected to a portion of the transportation vehicle. Forexample, the apparatus 1422 may be coupled to a wall, floor, or ceilingof the transportation vehicle, may be positioned in a ventilation systemof the vehicle, or may be coupled to another portion of the vehicle. Theapparatus 1422 may be positioned in a cabin, area, or room, of thetransportation vehicle for receiving passengers or crew. The apparatus1422 may be positioned in a cabin, area, or room of the transportationvehicle for receiving cargo or luggage of the transportation vehicle.The apparatus 1422 may be positioned in a cabin, area, or room of thetransportation vehicle for operational systems of the transportationvehicle such as motors, electrical systems, or the like. In oneembodiment, the apparatus 1422 may be positioned in an alternatelocation. In one embodiment, the apparatus 1422 may be positioned distalto a certain cabin, area, or room, yet configured to measure an airborneconstituent in such a cabin, area, or room. As shown in FIG. 1B, theapparatus 1422 may be coupled to a ceiling of the transportationvehicle.

The system 1428 may include a ventilation system that is operativelycoupled to the apparatus 1422. The ventilation system may include one ormore ventilation ducts that are operatively coupled to the apparatus1422. The ventilation ducts may be operatively coupled to anintake/outtake of the apparatus 1422, or an inlet port or an exhaustport of the apparatus 1422. The ventilation system may include vents1424 that couple to a desired cabin, area, or room, and may includeventilation ducts 1426 that couple the vents 1424 to the apparatus 1422.The ventilation ducts 1426 may extend through any desired portion of thetransportation vehicle.

The apparatus 1422 may be configured to measure an airborne constituentfrom the transportation vehicle, and may utilize a chemical sensor asdisclosed in this application to measure the airborne constituent. Thechemical sensor may include one or more features of a gas testingassembly discussed in this application. The apparatus 1422 may receivethe airborne constituent via the ventilation system of thetransportation vehicle. The apparatus 1422 may receive the airborneconstituent from an exterior or interior of the transportation vehicle.The apparatus 1422 may perform any of the features discussed in thisapplication regarding measurement of an airborne constituent. Theapparatus 1422 may also be configured to filter an airborne constituentfrom the transportation vehicle. The apparatus 1422 may perform any ofthe features discussed in this application regarding filtering of anairborne constituent.

The apparatus 1422 may be configured to distribute an airborneconstituent to the transportation vehicle, and may utilize an airsupplementing component as disclosed in this application to distributethe airborne constituent. The air supplementing component may be avaporizer or other form of gas distribution device as disclosed in thisapplication. The apparatus 1422 may receive the airborne constituent viathe ventilation system of the transportation vehicle. The apparatus 1422may distribute the airborne constituent to an exterior or interior ofthe transportation vehicle. The apparatus 1422 may perform any of thefeatures discussed in this application regarding distribution of anairborne constituent.

The apparatus 1422 may be configured to measure, filter, or distributean airborne constituent based on at least one of a plurality of factors.Such factors may include an input received from the transportationvehicle, a parameter of the transportation vehicle, or a parameter ofthe travel of the transportation vehicle. The factors may be programmedinto the apparatus 1422 prior to a travel of the transportation vehicle,or may be updated during the travel of the transportation vehicle.

The input received from the transportation vehicle may be a controlreceived from the transportation vehicle or from a user, including crewor a passenger, of the transportation vehicle. In one embodiment, a userinterface in the form of a control device of the transportation vehicle,such as a control panel, control settings device, or other form ofcontrol device may be used to produce the input from the transportationvehicle. In one embodiment, an individualized control device such as asmartphone or other form of network node may be used to produce theinput from the transportation vehicle. As a non-limiting example, a userof the transportation vehicle, such as an airplane pilot, may requestthe apparatus 1422 to measure for a particular type of airborneconstituent in the airplane through use of the airplane's control panel.As a further non-limiting example, the airplane pilot may also requestthe apparatus 1422 to distribute a particular type of airborneconstituent to the airplane through use of the airplane's control panel.As a further non-limiting example, a passenger may request a certainlevel of airborne constituent through use of a personal mobile device ora control device of the transportation vehicle.

The parameter of the transportation vehicle may include at least one ofan air environment of the transportation vehicle, a type of thetransportation vehicle, or a demographic of at least one passenger or atleast one crew of the transportation vehicle. As a non-limiting example,information regarding the type of vehicle, such as a particular type ofaircraft or motor vehicle, may be received by the apparatus 1422, andthe apparatus 1422 may measure or distribute an airborne constituentbased on the information. If the type of vehicle is a closed-cabinairplane, for example, the apparatus 1422 may be configured to allocategreater processing time to measure for the presence of exhaust fumesthan if the type of vehicle is an electric train. As anothernon-limiting example, the apparatus 1422 may be configured to measure anair environment that is particular to a type of transportation vehicle.As another non-limiting example, the demographics of the passenger orcrew may be used by the apparatus 1422 to determine whether a certainlevel of airborne constituent should be present.

The parameter of the travel of the transportation vehicle may include atravel requirement of the transportation vehicle, an origination pointof the travel of the transportation vehicle, a destination point of thetravel of the transportation vehicle, a duration of the travel of thetransportation vehicle, and a time of day of the travel of thetransportation vehicle. As a non-limiting example, the apparatus 1422may measure for or distribute a particular scent depending on the travelof the transportation vehicle, for example if in a tropical location,the apparatus 1422 may measure for a distribute a tropical scent.

In one embodiment, the apparatus 1422 may be configured to react to themeasured airborne constituent by augmenting the presence of an airborneconstituent in the transportation vehicle. The apparatus 1422 may beconfigured to match the measured airborne constituent against one of thefactors, which may be stored in a database. For example, if an undesiredairborne constituent is detected, the apparatus 1422 may respond bydistributing a certain amount of desired airborne constituent tocounteract the undesired airborne constituent. If an undesired airborneconstituent is detected, the apparatus 1422 may respond by filtering acertain amount of airborne constituent, or a certain kind of airborneconstituent to counteract the undesired airborne constituent. The inputreceived from the transportation vehicle, the parameter of thetransportation vehicle, or the parameter of the travel of thetransportation vehicle may serve as a default setting for the apparatus1422 to augment the presence of the airborne constituent. The apparatus1422 may be configured to distribute, measure, or filter the airborneconstituent based on the default setting.

The apparatus 1422 may be configured to augment the presence of theairborne constituent in real-time during the travel of thetransportation vehicle, to match the requirements of the defaultsettings. The default settings may be programmed into the apparatus1422, and may be programmed prior to the travel of the transportationvehicle or during the travel of the transportation vehicle, or may beupdated during the travel of the transportation vehicle. The defaultsettings may be programmed into the apparatus 1422 via a user interfaceof the apparatus 1422. In one embodiment, the default settings may beupdated during travel of the transportation vehicle according to asignal from a global positioning system (GPS) indicating the location ormovement of the transportation vehicle. The default settings may beoptimal conditions for travel in the transportation vehicle. Otherfactors directed to the transportation vehicle may serve as defaultsettings.

In one embodiment, multiple apparatuses 1422 may be utilized with thetransportation vehicle. The multiple apparatuses 1422 may be positionedin different locations on or in the transportation vehicle to measure ordistribute the airborne constituent at or to the different locations.The different apparatuses 1422 may be configured differently to measure,filter, or distribute the airborne constituent differently based on thelocation of the apparatus 1422. For example, an apparatus 1422positioned near an engine area of a boat may be configured to moreclosely detect for presence of engine fumes than an apparatus 1422positioned in a passenger area of the boat. As an additional example,multiple apparatuses 1422 may be configured to provide differentairborne constituents for different areas of an aircraft, for example,each passenger or row of passengers, or area of passengers such as firstclass or business class may be able to request a different airborneconstituent, such as a scent, on the airplane.

The multiple apparatuses 1422 may be configured to communicate with eachother through a wired or wireless connection, using a networkcommunication device (1620 or 1622) or other communication devicedisclosed in this application.

The apparatus 1422 may be configured to produce a display of themeasured, filtered, or distributed airborne constituent, on a userinterface, such as a display panel or a mobile computing device, or thelike. The user interface may be positioned near or remote from theapparatus 1422. For example, a user interface may be positioned in aseparate control room such as a cockpit of an airplane. The userinterface may also be used to operate the apparatus 1422. In oneembodiment, the user interface may take the form of a lighted signallight, a gauge, a box, a form, a check mark, an avatar, a visual image,a graphic design, a list, an active calibration or calculation, a 2Dinteractive fractal design, a 3D fractal design, or a 2D or 3Drepresentation of a vapor device.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, a transportation vehicle may be equippedby a system to analyze airborne constituents, and augment the air of thetransportation vehicle based on the analysis of the airborneconstituents.

Referring to FIG. 16, alternative or additional aspects of a system 1600for determining the presence or concentration of an airborne constituentsuch as an active compound or other substances of concern in an airspaceand providing a desired air treatment are illustrated. The airborneconstituent may be any form of gaseous or airborne substance, includingan air component, a supplemental air element, an anti-pathogen, anaromatherapy element, a wellness element, a medicine, or combinationsthereof.

The system 1600 may include an assembly 1602, also called an airanalyzer and air treatment apparatus, which may be enclosed in a housingof portable form factor. The assembly 1602 may be utilized as theapparatus 1422 discussed in regard to FIG. 15, and may be utilized witha transportation vehicle in a system 1428 as discussed in regard to FIG.15. The assembly 1602 may be a vape-bot (e.g., an apparatus 1420 or 1422integrated into a vehicle), a micro-vapor device, a hybrid handset, orcombinations thereof.

The assembly 1602 may include a suction mechanism configured to draw anoutput from a personal vaporizer 1608 placed in an inlet port 1606 ofthe assembly 1602. The suction mechanism 1604 may be, or may include, avariable volume, variable speed mechanism, for example, avariable-volume piston pump, variable expansion bellows or variablespeed gas pump. The suction mechanism 1604 may be in fluid communicationwith at least one of a chemical sensor in the form of a gas testingassembly (1624 or 1614/1616), an exhaust port to ambient air (1645 or1646), or a network communication device (1620 or 1622). The suctionmechanism 1604 may be configured to receive an airborne constituent froma transportation vehicle, as discussed in regard to FIG. 15. The exhaustport (1645 or 1646) may be configured to distribute an airborneconstituent to a transportation vehicle as discussed in regard to FIG.15. The air analyzer and air treatment apparatus 1602 may furtherinclude a processor 1618, for example, a central processing unit (CPU)or system on a chip (SOC) operatively coupled to at least one of thesuction mechanism 1604, the gas testing assembly (1624 or 1614/1616), orthe network communication device (1620 or 1622). As illustrated, theprocessor 1618 is communicatively coupled to all three of the suctionmechanism 1604, the gas testing assembly (1624 or 1614/1616), or thenetwork communication device (1620 or 1622). The coupling to the suctionmechanism 1604 is via an actuator 1626, for example a motor, and mayinclude other components as known in the art, for example a motordriving circuit.

For embodiments of the assembly 1602 that include the gas testingassembly (1624 and/or 1614/1616), the processor may be furtherconfigured to receive measurement data from the gas testing assembly.The gas testing assembly may include at least one of a gas sensorcircuit 1624, or a GC/MS assembly 1614, 1616. The processor may beconfigured to measure an airborne constituent based on the measurementdata from the chemical sensor in the form of the gas testing assembly.

The processor 1618 may be configured to perform at least one ofanalyzing the measurement data, sending the measurement data to anetwork node 1628 (e.g., a smartphone, notepad computer, laptopcomputer, desktop computer, server, etc.), or receiving an analysis ofthe measurement data from the network node 1628. The network node may bea user interface such as a display panel as discussed in regard to FIG.1B. Accordingly, the air analyzer and air treatment apparatus 1602 mayfurther include a user interface port 1622 or 1620, wherein theprocessor is configured to determine a material to be measured based onan input from the user interface port. The user interface port 1622 or1620 may connect to a user interface as discussed in regard to FIG. 15.The user interface may include a control device of the transportationvehicle as discussed in regard to FIG. 15. For example, in an embodimentin which the transportation vehicle is an airplane, the user interfacemay be positioned in the cockpit of the airplane. The user interfaceport may comprise a wired interface, for example a serial port 1622 suchas a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, an Ethernet port, or othersuitable wired connection. The user interface port may comprise awireless interface, for example a transceiver 1622 using any suitablewireless protocol, for example Wifi (IEEE 802.11), Bluetooth™, infrared,or other wireless standard. The user interface port may be configured tocouple to at least one of a vaporizer 1608 or a mobile computing device1628, and either of these 1608, 1628 may include a user interface forreceiving user input. For example, a mobile computing device 1628 mayinclude a touchscreen 1630 for both displaying output and user input.

The processor 1618 may be configured to activate a chemical sensor inthe form of a gas or vapor sensor circuit based on the material to bemeasured. For example, a user may indicate that formaldehyde is ofparticular concern, via a user interface 1630 of the mobile device 1628.In response to this input, the processor may activate an electrochemicalor other sensor circuit that is specialized for sensing formaldehyde.This may include opening a valve 1610 to exhaust via a first port 1645bypassing the GC/MS components 1614, 1616. In an alternative, or inaddition, the processor 1618 may activate the GC/MS components 1614,1616, including closing the first exhaust valve 1610 and opening asecond valve 1612 leading to the GC 1614 and MS 1616. A filter componentmay be interposed between the GC 1614 and suction mechanism 1604 (orsample chamber) to prevent non-gaseous products from fouling the GCcomponent 1614.

In an aspect, the suction mechanism 1604 further comprises at least oneof a variable stroke piston, variable stroke bellows, or a rotary gaspump or fan. The mechanism 1604 may include a sample analysis chamber;for example, the cylinder of a piston pump may double as a samplechamber, with sensors embedded in a cylinder end. In an alternative, orin addition, the pump mechanism 1604 may be in fluid communication witha separate analysis chamber (not shown). The mechanism 1604 may furtherbe configured to draw air or vapor at a variable rate. For example, thesuction mechanism 1604 may be configured to draw air into an interiorvolume at a rate controlled at least in part by the processor 1618.

The air analyzer and air treatment apparatus 1602 may include an airsupplementing component in the form of at least one of an internalvaporizer (1650) or a control coupling (e.g., via a connector in port1606 or via a wireless coupling) to a detachable vaporizer 1608. Theprocessor 1618 may be configured to control distribution of an airborneconstituent by controlling vapor output of at least one of the internalvaporizer or the detachable vaporizer 1608.

In an aspect, the processor 1618 may be configured to control the vaporoutput of the vaporizer 1608 or an internal vaporizer for a definedvapor concentration target in a confined space, over a defined period oftime. For example, a defined concentration of a medication or fragrancemay be targeted, with real-time feedback analyzed and used for controlvia the assembly's gas sensing circuits 1624, 1614/1616. Thus, the airanalyzer and air treatment apparatus may be used as a feedbackcontrolled or open-loop controlled vapor dispensing device for a room orconfined space. Accordingly, the processor may be configured to controlthe vapor output based on at least one of a default setting, a remoteauthorized order, current measurement data, archived measurement data,system rules, or a custom formulation of multiple vaporizable materials,in addition to, or instead of, feed back data.

The vaporizer 1608 may be coupled to one or more containers containing avaporizable material, for example a fluid. For example, coupling may bevia wicks, via a valve, or by some other structure. The couplingmechanism may operate independently of gravity, such as by capillaryaction or pressure drop through a valve. The vaporizer may be configuredto vaporize the vaporizable material from one or more containers atcontrolled rates, and/or in response to suction applied by the assembly1602, and/or in response to control signals from the assembly 1602. Inoperation, the vaporizer 1608 may vaporize or nebulize the vaporizablematerial, producing an inhalable mist. In embodiments, the vaporizer mayinclude a heater coupled to a wick, or a heated wick. A heating circuitmay include a nickel-chromium wire or the like, with a temperaturesensor (not shown) such as a thermistor or thermocouple. Withindefinable limits, by controlling suction-activated power to the heatingelement, a rate of vaporization may be controlled. At minimum, controlmay be provided between no power (off state) and one or more poweredstates. Other control mechanisms may also be suitable.

The processor 1618 may be coupled to the vaporizer 1608 via anelectrical circuit, configured to control a rate at which the vaporizer1608 vaporizes the vaporizable material. In operation, the processor1618 may supply a control signal to the vaporizer 1608 that controls therate of vaporization. A transceiver port 1620 is coupled to theprocessor, and the processor may transmit data determining the rate to areceiver on the vaporizer 1608. Thus, the vaporization rate of thevaporizer 1608 may be remotely controllable from the assembly 1602, byproviding the data. The processor 1618 may be, or may include, anysuitable microprocessor or microcontroller, for example, a low-powerapplication-specific controller (ASIC) designed for the task ofcontrolling a vaporizer as described herein, or (less preferably) ageneral-purpose central processing unit, for example, one based on 80×86architecture as designed by Intel™ or AMD™, or a system-on-a-chip asdesigned by ARM™, or a custom-designed system-on-a-chip optimized forgas analysis and other operations of the assembly 1602 as described. Theprocessor 1618 may be communicatively coupled to auxiliary devices ormodules of the vaporizing apparatus 1602, using a bus or other coupling.Optionally, the processor 1618 and some or all of its coupled auxiliarydevices or modules may be housed within or coupled to a housingsubstantially enclosing the suction mechanism 1604, the processor 1618,the transceiver port 1620, and other illustrated components. Theassembly 1602 and housing may be configured together in a form factor ofa friendly robot, a human bust, a sleek electronic appliance, or otherdesired form.

In related aspects, the assembly 1602 includes a memory device (notshown) coupled to the processor 1618. The memory device may be used tostore any of the factors discussed in regard to FIG. 15, including aninput received from the transportation vehicle, a parameter of thetransportation vehicle, or a parameter of the travel of thetransportation vehicle. The memory device may include a random accessmemory (RAM) holding program instructions and data for rapid executionor processing by the processor during control of the vaporizer 1602.When the vaporizer 1602 is powered off or in an inactive state, programinstructions and data may be stored in a long-term memory, for example,a non-volatile magnetic, optical, or electronic memory storage device(also not shown). Either or both of the RAM or the storage device maycomprise a non-transitory computer-readable medium holding programinstructions, that when executed by the processor 1618, cause theapparatus 1602 to perform a method or operations as described herein.Program instructions may be written in any suitable high-level language,for example, C, C++, C#, or Java™, and compiled to producemachine-language code for execution by the processor. Programinstructions may be grouped into functional modules, to facilitatecoding efficiency and comprehensibility. It should be appreciated thatsuch modules, even if discernable as divisions or grouping in sourcecode, are not necessarily distinguishable as separate code blocks inmachine-level coding. Code bundles directed toward a specific type offunction may be considered to comprise a module, regardless of whetheror not machine code on the bundle can be executed independently of othermachine code. In other words, the modules may be high-level modulesonly.

In a related aspect, the processor 1618 may receive a user identifierassociated with the vaporizer 1608 and/or mobile computing device 1628and store the user identifier in a memory. A user identifier may includeor be associated with user biometric data, that may be collected by abiometric sensor or camera included in the assembly 1602 or in aconnected or communicatively coupled ancillary device 1628, such as, forexample, a smart phone executing a vaporizer interface application. Theprocessor 1618 may generate data indicating a quantity of thevaporizable material consumed by the vaporizer 1608 in a defined periodof time, and save the data in the memory device. The processor 1618 andother electronic components may be powered by a suitable battery, asknown in the art, or other power source.

The Vape-Bot 1600 may include a chemical sensor in the form of a gaschromatograph and mass spectrometer (GC-MS) that includes a gaschromatograph 1614 with its output coupled to an input of the massspectrometer 1616. The gas chromatograph may include a capillary columnwhich depends on the column's dimensions (length, diameter, filmthickness) as well as the phase properties (e.g. 5% phenylpolysiloxane). The difference in the chemical properties betweendifferent molecules in a mixture and their relative affinity for thestationary phase of the column will promote separation of the moleculesas the sample travels the length of the column. The molecules areretained by the column and then elute (come off) from the column atdifferent times (called the retention time), and this allows the massspectrometer downstream to capture, ionize, accelerate, deflect, anddetect the ionized molecules separately. The mass spectrometer does thisby breaking each molecule into ionized fragments and detecting thesefragments using their mass-to-charge ratio. These and other details ofthe GC/MS may be as known in the art.

The chemical sensor in the form of a gas sensor circuit 1624 may includean array of one or more gas sensors, any one or more of which may beindependently controllable and readable by the processor 1618. Any oneor more of the sensors of the array may be, or may include, anelectrochemical sensor configured to detect an electrical signalgenerated by a chemical reaction between a component of the sensor andthe gas analyte. Any one or more of the sensors of the array may be, ormay include, a carbon nanotube sensor, which may be considered a varietyof electro chemical sensors. Many different electrochemical sensors areknown in the art for detecting specific materials. Any one or more ofthe sensors of the array may be, or may include, an infrared absorptionsensor that measures an amount of absorption of infrared radiation atdifferent wavelengths. Any one or more of the sensors of the array maybe, or may include, a semiconductor electrochemical sensor, whichchanges semi conductive properties in response to a chemical reactionbetween a component of the sensor and an analyte. Any other suitable gasor vapor sensor may be used. The gas sensor circuit 1624 may alsoinclude gas sensors of other types, for example, optical sensors formeasuring vapor density, color or particle size, temperature sensors,motion sensors, flow speed sensors, microphones or other sensingdevices. Other forms of chemical sensors may include a gaschromatographer, a mass spectrometer, an electrochemical detector, acarbon nanotube detector, an infrared absorption sensor, an opticalimage sensor, a semiconductor electrochemical sensor, and combinationsthereof. Other forms of chemical sensors may include a pH tester, agenetic tester, a disease tester, a particle tester, an air qualityassessor, a cellular tester, and combinations thereof.

In related aspects, the assembly may include a transmitter port 1620coupled to the processor. The memory may hold a designated networkaddress, and the processor 1618 may provide data indicating measurementdata of vapor or air analyzed, or amount of material emitted by thevaporizer, and related information, to the designated network address inassociation with the user identifier, via the transmitter port 1620.

An ancillary device, such as a smartphone 1628, vehicle environmentcontrol console, tablet computer, or similar device, or other form ofuser interface as discussed in regard to FIG. 15 may be coupled to thetransmitter port 1620 via a wired coupling 1622 or wireless coupling1620. The ancillary device 1628 may be coupled to the processor 1618 forproviding user control input to a gas measurement or vaporizer controlprocess operated executing on the processor 1618. The processor 1618 mayperform at least one of measuring or distributing an airborneconstituent. User control input may include, for example, selectionsfrom a graphical user interface or other input (e.g., textual ordirectional commands) generated via a touch screen 1630, keyboard,pointing device, microphone, motion sensor, camera, or some combinationof these or other input devices, which may be incorporated in theancillary device 1628. A display 1630 of the ancillary device 1628 maybe coupled to a processor therein, for example via a graphics processingunit (not shown) integrated in the ancillary device 1628. The display1630 may include, for example, a flat screen color liquid crystal (LCD)display illuminated by light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other lamps, aprojector driven by an LED display or by a digital light processing(DLP) unit, or other digital display device. User interface outputdriven by the processor 1618 may be provided to the display device 1630and output as a graphical display to the user. Similarly, anamplifier/speaker or other audio output transducer of the ancillarydevice 1628 may be coupled to the processor 1618 via an audio processingsystem. Audio output correlated to the graphical output and generated bythe processor 1618 in conjunction with the ancillary device 1628 may beprovided to the audio transducer and output as audible sound to theuser.

The ancillary device 1628 may be communicatively coupled via an accesspoint 1640 of a wireless telephone network, local area network (LAN) orother coupling to a wide area network (WAN) 1644, for example, theInternet. A server 1638 may be coupled to the WAN 1644 and to a database1648 or other data store, and communicate with the apparatus 1602 viathe WAN and coupled device 1628. In alternative embodiments, functionsof the ancillary device 1628 may be built directly into the apparatus1602, if desired. The apparatus 1602 may communicate with otherapparatuses (1601, 1603) in a multi-apparatus system as discussed inregard to FIG. 15. The other apparatuses (1601, 1603) may communicatewith the apparatus 1602 through use of the WAN 1644, or through use of awired connection.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating components of an apparatus orsystem 1700 for the air analyzer and air treatment apparatuses ordevices as described herein, in accord with the foregoing examples. Theapparatus or system 1700 may include additional or more detailedcomponents as described herein. For example, the processor 1710 andmemory 1716 may contain an instantiation of a controller for anapparatus as described herein. As depicted, the apparatus or system 1700may include functional blocks that can represent functions implementedby a processor, software, or combination thereof (e.g., firmware).

As illustrated in FIG. 17, the apparatus or system 1700 may comprise anelectrical component 1702 for measuring an airborne constituent. Thecomponent 1702 may be, or may include, a means for measuring an airborneconstituent. Said means may include the processor 1710 coupled to thememory 1716, and to the network interface 1714 and a chemical sensorsuch as a gas sensor circuit or GC/MS equipment, the processor executingan algorithm based on program instructions stored in the memory. Suchalgorithm may include a sequence of more detailed operations, forexample, Such algorithm may include a sequence of more detailedoperations, for example, as described in connection with FIG. 3, or anyother suitable method disclosed herein.

The apparatus or system 1700 may further comprise an electricalcomponent 1703 for filtering an airborne constituent. The component 1703may be, or may include, a means for filtering an airborne constituent.Said means may include the processor 1710 coupled to the memory 1716,and to the network interface 1714, the processor executing an algorithmbased on program instructions stored in the memory. Such algorithm mayinclude a sequence of more detailed operations, for example, asdescribed in connection with FIG. 3, or any other suitable methoddisclosed herein.

The apparatus or system 1700 may further comprise an electricalcomponent 1704 for distributing an airborne constituent. The component1704 may be, or may include, a means for distributing an airborneconstituent. Said means may include the processor 1710 coupled to thememory 1716, and to the network interface 1714, the processor executingan algorithm based on program instructions stored in the memory. Suchalgorithm may include a sequence of more detailed operations, forexample, as described in connection with FIG. 3, or any other suitablemethod disclosed herein.

The apparatus 1700 may include a processor module 1710 having at leastone processor, in the case of the apparatus 1700 configured as acontroller configured to operate sensor circuit 1718 intake/outtakemechanism 1719 and other components of the apparatus. The processor1710, in such case, may be in operative communication with the memory1716, interface 1714 or sensor circuit 1718 via a bus 1712 or similarcommunication coupling. The processor 1710 may effect initiation andscheduling of the processes or functions performed by electricalcomponents 1702-1704.

In related aspects, the apparatus 1700 may include a network interfacemodule operable for communicating with a server over a computer network.The apparatus may include a sensor network 1718 for sensing avaporizable material, for example, one or more of the sensors describedherein above, or a GC/MS system. The apparatus may include anintake/outtake mechanism 1719, as described herein above, for taking inair for sampling from an ambient environment and dispensing an airborneconstituent to the environment. In further related aspects, theapparatus 1700 may optionally include a module for storing information,such as, for example, a memory device/module 1716. The computer readablemedium or the memory module 1716 may be operatively coupled to the othercomponents of the apparatus 1700 via the bus 1712 or the like. Thememory module 1716 may be adapted to store computer readableinstructions and data for enabling the processes and behavior of themodules 1702-1704, and subcomponents thereof, or of the method 1900 andone or more of the additional operations disclosed herein. The memorymodule 1716 may retain instructions for executing functions associatedwith the modules 1702-1704. While shown as being external to the memory1716, it is to be understood that the modules 1702-1704 can exist withinthe memory 1716.

An example of a control algorithm 1800 is illustrated by FIG. 18, forexecution by a processor of any of the air analyzer and air treatmentapparatuses or devices as described herein, which includes a chemicalsensor in the form of gas sensor array and GC/MS equipment and an airsupplementing component. The algorithm 1800 may be triggered byactivation of the apparatus. At 1802, the processor may obtain at leastone of a factor which may include an input received from thetransportation vehicle, a parameter of the transportation vehicle, or aparameter of the travel of the transportation vehicle. The factor may bedelivered to the processor in the form of data 1804. At 1802, theprocessor may determine a particular air treatment for thetransportation vehicle based on the at least one factor.

At 1806, an airborne constituent may be distributed or filtered from theapparatus. The airborne constituent may be any airborne constituentdisclosed in this application, including a combination of liquids thatare vaporized to condition the environment of the transportation vehicleaccording to the air treatment for the transportation vehicle.

At 1808, the processor determines whether GC/MS is to be used for anyanalysis. The determination at 1808 may be based on the factors obtainedand/or otherwise determined at 1804.

If no GC/MS analysis is called for at 1808, the processor may receivedata from a gas sensor array exposed to the gas analysis chamber thatholds the indrawn airborne constituent. For example, the processor mayswitch on one or more sensors of the sensor array, based on themeasurement parameters, and read sensor data from any activated sensorcircuits at one or more input pins. Sensor data may be digital, or maybe converted by an A/D converter interposed between an analog sensor andthe processor. In an alternative, an integrated sensor device may outputa digital signal indicating a measurement value. The processor may usethe sensor reading to derive an analysis result.

If GC/MS analysis is called for at 1808, the processor may receive datafrom the GC/MS. The processor may use a reading from the GC/MS to derivean analysis result.

At 1814, the processor may measure the airborne constituent based on thereading from the gas sensor array or the GC/MS. The reading may beprocessed and compared to locally or remotely stored criteria.

At 1816, the environment of the transportation vehicle is detected todetermine whether the air treatment has been satisfied at 1818, i.e., adifference between a measured data and a desired value is less than athreshold amount. If so, the process concludes. If not, the processordistributes or filters the airborne constituent 1806 until the airtreatment for the transportation vehicle is reached. The rate offiltering or distribution may be reduced or increased, depending on theamount of difference between the target and measured values, forexample, using a proportional-integral (PI) orproportional-integral-derivative (PID) control algorithm.

In view the foregoing, and by way of additional example, FIG. 19, FIG.20, FIG. 21, and FIG. 22 show aspects of a method or methods forcontrolling any of the air analyzer and air treatment apparatuses ordevices as described herein, alone or in combination with other elementsof the systems disclosed herein. The apparatus may include a processor,a chemical sensor in the form of gas sensor array and GC/MS equipment,and an air supplementing component. Referring to FIG. 19, the method1900 may include, at 1910, measuring, by a processor of the apparatus,an airborne constituent in a transportation vehicle. For example, theapparatus may measure a dust level, a toxic chemical (e.g.,formaldehyde, benzene, jet fuel, carbon monoxide), an odor of food,sweat, perfume, or other substance, a humidity level, a level ofnegative or positive ions in the air, or any other substance of concern.Measurements may be taken periodically and reported to an environmentalcontrol panel of a system node.

The method 1900 may further include, at 1920, distributing, by theprocessor, an airborne constituent in the transportation vehicle. Forexample, the apparatus may disperse evaporated or aerosolized water, aperfume or odor-absorbing material, negative sodium or zinc ions, anherbal essence, or any other desired treatment.

The method 1900 may further include, at 1930, filtering, by theprocessor, an airborne constituent in the transportation vehicle. Forexample, a dust level, a toxic chemical (e.g., formaldehyde, benzene,jet fuel, carbon monoxide), an odor of food, sweat, perfume, or othersubstance, a humidity level, a level of negative or positive ions in theair, or any other substance of concern may be filtered.

The measuring, distributing, or filtering of steps 1910, 1920, and 1930may be based on at least one of an input received from thetransportation vehicle, or a parameter of the transportation vehicle, ora parameter of the travel of the transportation vehicle. These factorsmay be a default setting for the processor. For example, air treatmentmay be linked to a vehicle speed or other condition, such as beingdisabled during takeoff or landing, or enabled at such times.

The method 1900 may include any one or more of additional operations2000, shown in FIG. 20, in any operable order. Each of these additionaloperations is not necessarily performed in every embodiment of themethod, and the presence of any one of the operations 2000 does notnecessarily require that any other of these additional operations alsobe performed.

Referring to FIG. 20 showing additional operations 2000, the method 1900may further include, at 2010, receiving, by the processor, an input froma transportation vehicle. The input may be in the form of the inputdiscussed in regard to FIG. 15.

The method 1900 may further include, at 2020, receiving, by theprocessor, a parameter of the transportation vehicle. The parameter maybe in the form of the parameter discussed in regard to FIG. 15.

The method 1900 may further include, at 2030, receiving, by theprocessor, a parameter of the travel of the transportation vehicle. Theparameter of the travel may be in the form of the parameter of traveldiscussed in regard to FIG. 15.

The method 1900 may include any one or more of additional operations2100, shown in FIG. 21, in any operable order. Each of these additionaloperations is not necessarily performed in every embodiment of themethod, and the presence of any one of the operations 2100 does notnecessarily require that any other of these additional operations alsobe performed.

Referring to FIG. 21 showing additional operations 2000, the method 1900may further include, at 2110, receiving, at a chemical sensor, anairborne constituent from the transportation vehicle. The airborneconstituent may be received from a ventilation duct of thetransportation vehicle, in a manner discussed in regard to FIG. 15. Theairborne constituent may be received in an intake/outtake or port of thedevice.

The method 1900 may further include, at 2120, performing, with achemical sensor, at least one of gas chromatography, mass spectrometry,electrochemical detecting, carbon nanotube detecting, infraredabsorption sensing, optical image sensing, or semiconductorelectrochemical sensing.

The method 1900 may further include, at 2130, comparing, by theprocessor, the airborne constituent to a default setting. In oneembodiment, the default setting may be based on an input received fromthe transportation vehicle, a parameter of the transportation vehicle,or a parameter of the travel of the transportation vehicle.

The method 1900 may further include, at 2140, displaying, on a display,an indication of the comparison of the airborne constituent to thedefault setting. In one embodiment, the display may comprise a part of auser interface such as a display panel. The display may be positioned ina control area of the transportation vehicle, such as a cockpit or thelike.

The method 1900 may further include, at 2150, varying the defaultsetting based on an input from the transportation vehicle. In oneembodiment, the input may come from a user interface. The user interfacemay be a control device of the transportation vehicle.

The method 1900 may further include, at 2160, emitting, with an airsupplementing component, an airborne constituent into the cabin of thetransportation vehicle.

In an aspect, a system is disclosed comprising an apparatus including aprocessor operatively coupled to at least one of a chemical sensor or anair supplementing component for the processor to perform at least one ofmeasuring, filtering, or distributing an airborne constituent in atransportation vehicle, the processor configured to perform at least oneof measuring, filtering, or distributing the airborne constituent basedon at least one of an input received from the transportation vehicle, ora parameter of the transportation vehicle, or a parameter of the travelof the transportation vehicle.

The transportation vehicle can be selected from a group consisting of anaircraft, a motor vehicle, a railed vehicle, a watercraft, andcombinations thereof. The system can further comprise the transportationvehicle, and wherein the apparatus can be operatively coupled to thetransportation vehicle. The transportation vehicle can include at leastone ventilation duct operatively coupled to the apparatus.

The processor can be configured to measure the airborne constituent inthe transportation vehicle in a process of at least one of massspectrometry, pH testing, genetic testing, disease testing, particletesting, air quality assessment, or cellular testing. The apparatus canbe at least one of a vape-bot, a micro-vapor device, a vapor pipe, ane-cigarette, and a hybrid handset.

The system can further comprise a user interface for operating theapparatus including at least one of a lighted signal light, a gauge, abox, a form, a check mark, an avatar, a visual image, a graphic design,a list, an active calibration or calculation, a 2D interactive fractaldesign, a 3D fractal design, or a 2D or 3D representation of a vapordevice.

The airborne constituent can be at least one of an air component, asupplemental air element, an anti-pathogen, an aromatherapy element, awellness element, or a medicine. The processor can be configured tomeasure the airborne constituent in the transportation vehicle in aprocess of matching a parameter against a database. The input receivedfrom the transportation vehicle can be a control from a control deviceof the transportation vehicle.

The parameter of the transportation vehicle can be at least one of anair environment of the transportation vehicle, a type of thetransportation vehicle, or a demographic of at least one passenger or atleast one crew of the transportation vehicle. The parameter of thetravel of the transportation vehicle can be at least one of a travelrequirement of the transportation vehicle, an origination point of thetravel of the transportation vehicle, a destination point of the travelof the transportation vehicle, a duration of the travel of thetransportation vehicle, or a time of day of the travel of thetransportation vehicle.

The apparatus can include a default setting for the processor toutilize, the default setting being based at least one of the inputreceived from the transportation vehicle, or the parameter of thetransportation vehicle, or the parameter of the travel of thetransportation vehicle. The processor can be configured to distributethe airborne constituent based on the default setting. The airsupplementing component can be a vaporizer.

The chemical sensor can be at least one of a gas chromatograph, a massspectrometer, an electrochemical detector, a carbon nanotube detector,an infrared absorption sensor, an optical image sensor, or asemiconductor electrochemical sensor.

In an aspect, a method for performance by an apparatus including aprocessor operatively coupled to at least one of a chemical sensor or anair supplementing component, is disclosed comprising measuring, by theprocessor, an airborne constituent in a transportation vehicle. Themethod can further comprise distributing, by the processor, an airborneconstituent in the transportation vehicle. The method can furthercomprise filtering, by the processor, an airborne constituent in thetransportation vehicle. The measuring or the distributing or thefiltering by the processor can be based on at least one of an inputreceived from the transportation vehicle, or a parameter of thetransportation vehicle, or a parameter of the travel of thetransportation vehicle. The measuring or the distributing or thefiltering by the processor can be based on a default setting based onthe at least one of the input received from the transportation vehicle,or the parameter of the transportation vehicle, or the parameter of thetravel of the transportation vehicle.

The method can further comprise receiving, by the processor, the inputfrom the transportation vehicle. The method can further comprisereceiving, by the processor, the parameter of the transportationvehicle. The method can further comprise receiving, by the processor,the parameter of the travel of the transportation vehicle. The methodcan further comprise receiving, at the chemical sensor, the airborneconstituent from the transportation vehicle. The method can furthercomprise performing, with the chemical sensor, at least one of gaschromatography, mass spectrometry, electrochemical detecting, carbonnanotube detecting, infrared absorption sensing, optical image sensing,or semiconductor electrochemical sensing. The airborne constituent canbe received from a ventilation duct of the transportation vehicle. Themethod can further comprise comparing, by the processor, the airborneconstituent to a default setting.

The method can further comprise displaying, on a display, an indicationof the comparison of the airborne constituent to the default setting.The method can further comprise varying the default setting based on aninput received from the transportation vehicle. The method can furthercomprise emitting, with the air supplementing component, an airborneconstituent into a cabin of the transportation vehicle. Thetransportation vehicle can be selected from a group consisting of anaircraft, a motor vehicle, a railed vehicle, a watercraft, andcombinations thereof.

In an aspect, an apparatus is disclosed comprising an intake, configuredto receive air from an area in proximity to the apparatus, a pumpcoupled to the intake, configured for drawing the air into the apparatusvia the intake, a sensor, coupled to the pump, configured for detectingone or more constituents in the drawn air, a network access deviceconfigured for establishing a communication session with atransportation vehicle system, a processor, configured for, generatingmeasurement data based on the detected one or more constituents,receiving a parameter from the transportation vehicle system via thenetwork access device, and determining one or more vaporizable materialsto vaporize based on the measurement data and the parameter, a vaporizercomponent, coupled to the processor, configured for vaporizing the oneor more vaporizable materials to create a vapor, and a vapor output,coupled to the vaporizer component, configured for expelling the vaporinto the area around the apparatus. In an aspect, the area in proximityto the apparatus can be a defined space within the transportationvehicle (e.g., a vent, a duct, and the like).

The pump can comprise at least one of a variable stroke piston, variablestroke bellows, an intake fan, osmosis intake structure, or a gas pump.The sensor can comprise at least one of a gas sensor circuit, atrue/false test strip, a PH sensor, a frequency reading device, atemperature reading device, a magnetic sensor, an imaging sensor, a gaschromatograph, a mass spectrometer, or a combination thereof. The sensorcan be further configured to detect one or more of, a type ofvaporizable material, a mixture of vaporizable material, a temperature,a color, a concentration, a quantity, a toxicity, a pH, a vapor density,a particle size. The measurement data can comprise a concentration ofthe detected one or more constituents in proximity to the apparatus.

The vaporizer component can comprise a heating element for vaporizingthe one or more vaporizable materials, a vibrating mesh for nebulizingthe mixed vaporizable material into a mist, an atomizer for atomizingthe mixed vaporizable material into an aerosol, or an ultrasonicnebulizer for nebulizing the mixed vaporizable material into a mist. Thevaporizer component can comprise a first container for storing a firstvaporizable material, a second container for storing a secondvaporizable material, and a mixing chamber coupled to the firstcontainer for receiving the first vaporizable material, the secondcontainer for receiving the second vaporizable material, configured forproducing a mixed vaporizable material based on the first vaporizablematerial and the second vaporizable material. The processor can befurther configured for determining a vaporization ratio of the firstvaporizable material and the second vaporizable material and fordetermining an amount of the first vaporizable material and an amount ofthe second vaporizable material to comprise the mixed vaporizablematerial.

The apparatus can further comprise a filtration component, coupled tothe processor, configured to filter air drawn into the apparatus by thepump. The filtration component can comprise electrostatic plates,ultraviolet light, a HEPA filter, or combinations thereof.

The processor can be further configured for determining of whether toengage the filtration component based on the measurement data and theparameter. The processor can be configured for transmitting themeasurement data via the network access device to the transportationvehicle system. The determination of one or more vaporizable materialsto vaporize based on the measurement data and the parameter can be madeby the transportation vehicle system.

Determining one or more vaporizable materials to vaporize based on themeasurement data and the parameter can comprise determining an airtreatment protocol associated with the parameter and comparing themeasurement data to the determined air treatment protocol. The airtreatment protocol can comprise one or more of, a target concentrationfor the one or more one or more constituents, a minimum thresholdconcentration for the one or more one or more constituents, a maximumthreshold concentration for the one or more one or more constituents.The apparatus can further comprise a memory element configured forstoring the data and/or the air treatment protocol.

The parameter can comprise at least one of an air environment of atransportation vehicle, a type of a transportation vehicle, ademographic of at least one passenger or at least one crew of atransportation vehicle, a travel requirement of a transportationvehicle, an origination point of the travel of the transportationvehicle, a destination point of the travel of a transportation vehicle,a duration of the travel of a transportation vehicle, a current locationof a transportation vehicle, or a time of day of the travel of atransportation vehicle.

The transportation vehicle can comprise at least one of, an aircraft, amotor vehicle, a railed vehicle, a watercraft, and combinations thereof.The apparatus can be disposed within a ventilation system of thetransportation vehicle or an environmental control system of thetransportation vehicle.

In an aspect, a system is disclosed comprising a plurality of vapordevices, each vapor device disposed at a location within anenvironmental control system of a transportation vehicle, wherein eachof the plurality of vapor device can comprise a vaporizer component, asensor component, and a communication component, wherein the vaporizercomponent can be configured to vaporize one or more vaporizablematerials, the sensor component can be configured to generatemeasurement data representative of one or more constituents in air inproximity to the vapor device, and the communication component can beconfigured for receiving an instruction from the environmental controlsystem to vaporize the one or more vaporizable materials and theenvironmental control system, in communication with the plurality ofvapor devices, configured for, receiving the measurement data and fromeach of the plurality of vapor devices, determining one or morevaporizable materials to be vaporized by each of the plurality of vapordevices based on the measurement data and a parameter, and transmittingan instruction to each of the plurality of vapor devices to vaporize thedetermined one or more vaporizable materials. The plurality of vapordevices can be any vapor device as described herein or otherwise known.Each of the plurality of vaporizers can be located at a differentlocation in the transportation vehicle.

The sensor component can comprise at least one of a gas sensor circuit,a true/false test strip, a PH sensor, a frequency reading device, atemperature reading device, a magnetic sensor, an imaging sensor, a gaschromatograph, a mass spectrometer, or a combination thereof. The sensorcomponent can be further configured to detect one or more of, a type ofvaporizable material, a mixture of vaporizable material, a temperature,a color, a concentration, a quantity, a toxicity, a pH, a vapor density,a particle size. The measurement data can comprise a concentration ofthe detected one or more constituents in proximity to the apparatus.

The vaporizer component can comprise a heating element for vaporizingthe one or more vaporizable materials, a vibrating mesh for nebulizingthe mixed vaporizable material into a mist, an atomizer for atomizingthe mixed vaporizable material into an aerosol, or an ultrasonicnebulizer for nebulizing the mixed vaporizable material into a mist. Thevaporizer component can comprise a first container for storing a firstvaporizable material, a second container for storing a secondvaporizable material, and a mixing chamber coupled to the firstcontainer for receiving the first vaporizable material, the secondcontainer for receiving the second vaporizable material, configured forproducing a mixed vaporizable material based on the first vaporizablematerial and the second vaporizable material. Each vapor device can befurther configured for determining a vaporization ratio of the firstvaporizable material and the second vaporizable material and fordetermining an amount of the first vaporizable material and an amount ofthe second vaporizable material to comprise the mixed vaporizablematerial.

Determining one or more vaporizable materials to be vaporized by each ofthe plurality of vapor devices based on the measurement data and theparameter can comprise determining an air treatment protocol associatedwith the parameter and comparing the measurement data to the determinedair treatment protocol. The air treatment protocol can comprise one ormore of, a target concentration for the one or more one or moreconstituents, a minimum threshold concentration for the one or more oneor more constituents, a maximum threshold concentration for the one ormore one or more constituents.

The parameter can comprise at least one of an air environment of atransportation vehicle, a type of a transportation vehicle, ademographic of at least one passenger or at least one crew of atransportation vehicle, a travel requirement of a transportationvehicle, an origination point of the travel of the transportationvehicle, a destination point of the travel of a transportation vehicle,a duration of the travel of a transportation vehicle, a current locationof a transportation vehicle, or a time of day of the travel of atransportation vehicle.

The transportation vehicle can comprise at least one of, an aircraft, amotor vehicle, a railed vehicle, a watercraft, and combinations thereof.Each of the plurality of vaporizers further can comprise a filtrationcomponent configured to filter air. The environmental control system canbe further configured for determining whether to engage the filtrationcomponent based on the measurement data and the parameter.

In an aspect, a method 2200 is disclosed comprising drawing air into arobotic vapor device at 2210, exposing the drawn air to a sensor todetect one or more constituents in the drawn air at 2220, determiningmeasurement data for the one or more constituents of the drawn air viathe sensor at 2230, receiving a parameter from a transportation vehiclesystem at 2240, determining one or more vaporizable materials tovaporize based on the measurement data and the parameter at 2250, anddispensing a vapor comprised of the one or more vaporizable materialsfrom the robotic vapor device at 2260.

Determining one or more vaporizable materials to vaporize based on themeasurement data and the parameter can comprise transmitting the firstmeasurement data to the transportation vehicle system and receiving thedetermination one or more vaporizable materials to vaporize from thetransportation vehicle system.

The measurement data can comprise a concentration of the detected one ormore constituents. The method can further comprise engaging a filtrationcomponent based on the measurement data and the parameter.

Determining the one or more vaporizable materials to vaporize based onthe measurement data and the parameter can comprise determining an airtreatment protocol. Determining the one or more vaporizable materials tovaporize based on the measurement data and the parameter can comprisecomparing the measurement data to the air treatment protocol. The airtreatment protocol can comprise one or more of, a target concentrationfor the one or more one or more constituents, a minimum thresholdconcentration for the one or more one or more constituents, a maximumthreshold concentration for the one or more one or more constituents.

The parameter can comprise at least one of an air environment of atransportation vehicle, a type of a transportation vehicle, ademographic of at least one passenger or at least one crew of atransportation vehicle, a travel requirement of a transportationvehicle, an origination point of the travel of the transportationvehicle, a destination point of the travel of a transportation vehicle,a duration of the travel of a transportation vehicle, a current locationof a transportation vehicle, or a time of day of the travel of atransportation vehicle.

In view of the exemplary systems described supra, methodologies that canbe implemented in accordance with the disclosed subject matter have beendescribed with reference to several flow diagrams. While for purposes ofsimplicity of explanation, the methodologies are shown and described asa series of blocks, it is to be understood and appreciated that theclaimed subject matter is not limited by the order of the blocks, assome blocks may occur in different orders and/or concurrently with otherblocks from what is depicted and described herein. Moreover, not allillustrated blocks can be required to implement the methodologiesdescribed herein. Additionally, it should be further appreciated thatthe methodologies disclosed herein are capable of being stored on anarticle of manufacture to facilitate transporting and transferring suchmethodologies to computers.

Those of skill would further appreciate that the various illustrativelogical blocks, modules, circuits, and algorithm steps described inconnection with the aspects disclosed herein can be implemented aselectronic hardware, computer software, or combinations of both. Toclearly illustrate this interchangeability of hardware and software,various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits, and stepshave been described above generally in terms of their functionality.Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or softwaredepends upon the particular application and design constraints imposedon the overall system. Skilled artisans may implement the describedfunctionality in varying ways for each particular application, but suchimplementation decisions should not be interpreted as causing adeparture from the scope of the present disclosure.

As used in this application, the terms “component,” “module,” “system,”and the like are intended to refer to a computer-related entity, eitherhardware, a combination of hardware and software, software, or softwarein execution. For example, a component can be, but is not limited tobeing, a process running on a processor, a processor, an object, anexecutable, a thread of execution, a program, and/or a computer. By wayof illustration, both an application running on a server and the servercan be a component. One or more components may reside within a processand/or thread of execution and a component can be localized on onecomputer and/or distributed between two or more computers.

As used herein, a “vapor” includes mixtures of a carrier gas or gaseousmixture (for example, air) with any one or more of a dissolved gas,suspended solid particles, or suspended liquid droplets, wherein asubstantial fraction of the particles or droplets if present arecharacterized by an average diameter of not greater than three microns.As used herein, an “aerosol” has the same meaning as “vapor,” except forrequiring the presence of at least one of particles or droplets. Asubstantial fraction means 10% or greater; however, it should beappreciated that higher fractions of small (<3 micron) particles ordroplets can be desirable, up to and including 100%. It should furtherbe appreciated that, to simulate smoke, average particle or droplet sizecan be less than three microns, for example, can be less than one micronwith particles or droplets distributed in the range of 0.01 to 1 micron.A vaporizer may include any device or assembly that produces a vapor oraerosol from a carrier gas or gaseous mixture and at least onevaporizable material. An aerosolizer is a species of vaporizer, and assuch is included in the meaning of vaporizer as used herein, exceptwhere specifically disclaimed.

Various aspects presented in terms of systems can comprise a number ofcomponents, modules, and the like. It is to be understood andappreciated that the various systems may include additional components,modules, etc. and/or may not include all of the components, modules,etc. discussed in connection with the figures. A combination of theseapproaches can also be used.

In addition, the various illustrative logical blocks, modules, andcircuits described in connection with certain aspects disclosed hereincan be implemented or performed with a general purpose processor, adigital signal processor (DSP), an application specific integratedcircuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or otherprogrammable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discretehardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform thefunctions described herein. A general purpose processor can be amicroprocessor, but in the alternative, the processor can be anyconventional processor, controller, microcontroller, system-on-a-chip,or state machine. A processor may also be implemented as a combinationof computing devices, e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor,a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors inconjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration.

Operational aspects disclosed herein can be embodied directly inhardware, in a software module executed by a processor, or in acombination of the two. A software module may reside in RAM memory,flash memory, ROM memory, EPROM memory, EEPROM memory, registers, harddisk, a removable disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD disk, or any other form ofstorage medium known in the art. An exemplary storage medium is coupledto the processor such the processor can read information from, and writeinformation to, the storage medium. In the alternative, the storagemedium can be integral to the processor. The processor and the storagemedium may reside in an ASIC or may reside as discrete components inanother device.

Furthermore, the one or more versions can be implemented as a method,apparatus, or article of manufacture using standard programming and/orengineering techniques to produce software, firmware, hardware, or anycombination thereof to control a computer to implement the disclosedaspects. Non-transitory computer readable media can include but are notlimited to magnetic storage devices (e.g., hard disk, floppy disk,magnetic strips . . . ), optical disks (e.g., compact disk (CD), digitalversatile disk (DVD) . . . ), smart cards, and flash memory devices(e.g., card, stick). Those skilled in the art will recognize manymodifications can be made to this configuration without departing fromthe scope of the disclosed aspects.

The previous description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enableany person skilled in the art to make or use the present disclosure.Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to thoseskilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein can beapplied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scopeof the disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to belimited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widestscope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosedherein.

Unless otherwise expressly stated, it is in no way intended that anymethod set forth herein be construed as requiring that its steps beperformed in a specific order. Accordingly, where a method claim doesnot actually recite an order to be followed by its steps or it is nototherwise specifically stated in the claims or descriptions that thesteps are to be limited to a specific order, it is in no way intendedthat an order be inferred, in any respect. This holds for any possiblenon-express basis for interpretation, including: matters of logic withrespect to arrangement of steps or operational flow; plain meaningderived from grammatical organization or punctuation; the number or typeof embodiments described in the specification.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variousmodifications and variations can be made without departing from thescope or spirit. Other embodiments will be apparent to those skilled inthe art from consideration of the specification and practice disclosedherein. It is intended that the specification and examples be consideredas exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit being indicated by thefollowing claims.

1. An apparatus comprising: an intake, configured to receive air from anarea in proximity to the apparatus; a pump coupled to the intake,configured for drawing the air into the apparatus via the intake; asensor, coupled to the pump, configured for detecting one or moreconstituents in the drawn air; a network access device configured forestablishing a communication session with a transportation vehiclesystem; a processor, configured for, generating measurement data basedon the detected one or more constituents, receiving a parameter from thetransportation vehicle system via the network access device, anddetermining one or more vaporizable materials to vaporize based on themeasurement data and the parameter; a vaporizer component, coupled tothe processor, configured for vaporizing the one or more vaporizablematerials to create a vapor; and a vapor output, coupled to thevaporizer component, configured for expelling the vapor into the areaaround the apparatus.
 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the sensorcomprises at least one of a gas sensor circuit, a true/false test strip,a PH sensor, a frequency reading device, a temperature reading device, amagnetic sensor, an imaging sensor, a gas chromatograph, a massspectrometer, or a combination thereof.
 3. The apparatus of claim 1,wherein the measurement data comprises a concentration of the detectedone or more constituents in proximity to the apparatus.
 4. The apparatusof claim 1, wherein the vaporizer component comprises a heating elementfor vaporizing the one or more vaporizable materials, a vibrating meshfor nebulizing the mixed vaporizable material into a mist, an atomizerfor atomizing the mixed vaporizable material into an aerosol, or anultrasonic nebulizer for nebulizing the mixed vaporizable material intoa mist.
 5. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a filtrationcomponent, coupled to the processor, configured to filter air drawn intothe apparatus by the pump.
 6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein theprocessor is further configured for determining of whether to engage thefiltration component based on the measurement data and the parameter. 7.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured fortransmitting the measurement data via the network access device to thetransportation vehicle system.
 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein thedetermination of one or more vaporizable materials to vaporize based onthe measurement data and the parameter is made by the transportationvehicle system.
 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the parametercomprises at least one of an air environment of a transportationvehicle, a type of a transportation vehicle, a demographic of at leastone passenger or at least one crew of a transportation vehicle, a travelrequirement of a transportation vehicle, an origination point of thetravel of the transportation vehicle, a destination point of the travelof a transportation vehicle, a duration of the travel of atransportation vehicle, a current location of a transportation vehicle,or a time of day of the travel of a transportation vehicle.
 10. Theapparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is disposed within aventilation system of the transportation vehicle or an environmentalcontrol system of the transportation vehicle.
 11. A system comprising: aplurality of vapor devices, each vapor device disposed at a locationwithin an environmental control system of a transportation vehicle,wherein each of the plurality of vapor device comprises a vaporizercomponent, a sensor component, and a communication component, whereinthe vaporizer component is configured to vaporize one or morevaporizable materials, the sensor component is configured to generatemeasurement data representative of one or more constituents in air inproximity to the vapor device, and the communication component isconfigured for receiving an instruction from the environmental controlsystem to vaporize the one or more vaporizable materials; and theenvironmental control system, in communication with the plurality ofvapor devices, configured for, receiving the measurement data and fromeach of the plurality of vapor devices, determining one or morevaporizable materials to be vaporized by each of the plurality of vapordevices based on the measurement data and a parameter, and transmittingan instruction to each of the plurality of vapor devices to vaporize thedetermined one or more vaporizable materials.
 12. The system of claim11, wherein each of the plurality of vaporizers is located at adifferent location in the transportation vehicle.
 13. The system ofclaim 11, wherein the sensor component comprises at least one of a gassensor circuit, a true/false test strip, a PH sensor, a frequencyreading device, a temperature reading device, a magnetic sensor, animaging sensor, a gas chromatograph, a mass spectrometer, or acombination thereof.
 14. The system of claim 11, wherein the determiningone or more vaporizable materials to be vaporized by each of theplurality of vapor devices based on the measurement data and theparameter comprises determining an air treatment protocol associatedwith the parameter and comparing the measurement data to the determinedair treatment protocol.
 15. The system of claim 14, wherein the airtreatment protocol comprises one or more of, a target concentration forthe one or more one or more constituents, a minimum thresholdconcentration for the one or more one or more constituents, a maximumthreshold concentration for the one or more one or more constituents.16. The system of claim 11, wherein the parameter comprises at least oneof an air environment of a transportation vehicle, a type of atransportation vehicle, a demographic of at least one passenger or atleast one crew of a transportation vehicle, a travel requirement of atransportation vehicle, an origination point of the travel of thetransportation vehicle, a destination point of the travel of atransportation vehicle, a duration of the travel of a transportationvehicle, a current location of a transportation vehicle, or a time ofday of the travel of a transportation vehicle.
 17. A method comprising:drawing air into a robotic vapor device; exposing the drawn air to asensor to detect one or more constituents in the drawn air; determiningmeasurement data for the one or more constituents of the drawn air viathe sensor; receiving a parameter from a transportation vehicle system;determining one or more vaporizable materials to vaporize based on themeasurement data and the parameter; and dispensing a vapor comprised ofthe one or more vaporizable materials from the robotic vapor device. 18.The method of claim 17, wherein determining the one or more vaporizablematerials to vaporize based on the measurement data and the parametercomprises determining an air treatment protocol.
 19. The method of claim18, wherein determining the one or more vaporizable materials tovaporize based on the measurement data and the parameter comprisescomparing the measurement data to the air treatment protocol.
 20. Themethod of claim 17, wherein the parameter comprises at least one of anair environment of a transportation vehicle, a type of a transportationvehicle, a demographic of at least one passenger or at least one crew ofa transportation vehicle, a travel requirement of a transportationvehicle, an origination point of the travel of the transportationvehicle, a destination point of the travel of a transportation vehicle,a duration of the travel of a transportation vehicle, a current locationof a transportation vehicle, or a time of day of the travel of atransportation vehicle.